Is the angelica flower poisonous?

Impatiens is a kind of beautiful potted flower that many people like to raise. It has bright and beautiful flowers and is very ornamental. However, some people have heard that Impatiens is harmful. Is this true? Let’s have a simple understanding and understanding of this issue. I hope the following points will be of help to everyone! Below I will give a detailed explanation of Impatiens. I will tell you whether Impatiens is poisonous or not, and also tell you whether this kind of flower can be eaten.

Is Impatiens poisonous? Can Impatiens be eaten?

1. Impatiens is harmful

Impatiens is a kind of potted flower with poisonous side effects. Its juice contains natural toxins. When it comes into contact with people's skin, it will cause itching, pain or swelling. Therefore, when people usually raise Impatiens, they should be careful to keep a distance from it and not let its juice stick to their bodies. Impatiens is poisonous, so snakes are afraid of it. If you plant a few Impatiens trees in your yard, snakes will have to take a detour. But don't worry, as long as you don't eat it raw, there won't be any harm.

2. Impatiens can be used as medicine

Although Impatiens balsamina is poisonous, it can be used as medicine. It is a Chinese herbal medicine with excellent effects. When used as medicine, it has many functions such as promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, relieving swelling and quickly reducing swelling. It has very obvious therapeutic effects on various discomforts such as human bruises, rheumatism, joint pain, centipede bites, etc.

3. Impatiens can’t be eaten casually

Impatiens can be eaten, but not casually. If it is used as a traditional Chinese medicine, everyone must follow the guidance of professional Chinese medicine on the usage and dosage. If you like to eat Impatiens, you need to steam it before eating, because fresh Impatiens contains a lot of calcium oxalate, which is bad for health, but it will disappear after high-temperature treatment.