Is Impatiens walleriana poisonous? You'll understand after reading this
In the application of herbaceous flowers in Europe and America, Impatiens walleriana ranks first. It offers a wide range of bright colors and grows vigorously with simple management, suitable for tray and box containers, hanging baskets, flower walls, window boxes and balcony cultivation. Yet word has spread online that Impatiens walleriana is poisonous. Let's take a look below at whether Impatiens walleriana is actually poisonous or not!
Is Impatiens walleriana poisonous?
Impatiens walleriana is not poisonous. Claims have spread online that Impatiens walleriana is poisonous and has carcinogenic effects, making it unsuitable for pot cultivation, but such claims have so far not been scientifically verified, and research also shows that the stems and seeds of Impatiens walleriana can be used as medicine.
Although some plants are poisonous, as long as you do not touch them there will be no problem, and Impatiens walleriana is not poisonous, so everyone can cultivate Impatiens walleriana with peace of mind. If any flower enthusiast is still worried, they can place Impatiens walleriana outdoors and simply avoid touching it casually.
The medicinal value of Impatiens walleriana
Folk custom commonly uses its flowers and leaves to dye fingernails, and its stems and seeds as medicine. The stem is called “Fengxian Tougucao”, and has the effects of dispelling wind-dampness, promoting blood circulation and relieving pain, used to treat rheumatic joint pain and difficulty in bending and stretching.
The seeds of Impatiens walleriana are called “Jixingzi”, and have the effects of softening hardness and resolving accumulation, used to treat dysphagia, fish bones stuck in the throat, abdominal masses and amenorrhea.
The ornamental value of Impatiens walleriana
Impatiens walleriana has transparent stems, bright green leaves, abundant flowers covering the whole plant, brilliant colors, and blooms continuously all year round, possessing excellent potted flower characteristics. It has now become one of the most common potted herbaceous flowers internationally. Potted plants are suitable for embellishing balconies, windowsills and gardens. If placed in groups in flower beds, flower borders, flower troughs and configured scenic spots, spreading red and displaying emerald green, it is very pleasing to the eye. Using it to decorate hanging baskets, flower balls, decorative lamp posts, corridors and halls is exceptionally unique, charming and moving. Making flower walls, flower pillars and flower umbrellas is elegant and luxurious, brilliant and eye-catching.
In the application of herbaceous flowers in Europe and America, Impatiens walleriana ranks first. It offers a wide range of bright colors and grows vigorously with simple management. It is suitable for tray and box containers, hanging baskets, flower walls, window boxes and balcony cultivation.