Toxicity and detoxification of raw pinellia

Pinellia is one of the most common tree herbs. It has the effects of removing dampness, relieving cough and resolving phlegm, relieving adverse effects and stopping vomiting, and eliminating lumps and knots. It is mainly used to treat cough with excessive phlegm, dizziness and palpitations due to phlegm, dizziness caused by wind and phlegm, headache, vomiting, nausea and vomiting. And if applied externally, it can also treat carbuncle and phlegm nodule. However, raw pinellia is harmful and must be used with caution. So how long does it take after eating pinellia before you get poisoned? Let’s find out together below.

Pinellia is a kind of green plant in the Araceae family. Its aliases include ground text, field-shouting, sheep-eye pinellia, scorpion grass, taro fruit, three-step jump, and Hegu. Pinellia ternata is a poisonous plant. Its toxic side effects are harmful to the whole plant, and the tubers are very toxic. Eating 0.1-1.8g raw can cause poisoning. It can cause significant irritation to the oral cavity, throat, and digestive system mucosa; taking a small amount can cause numbness in the corners of the mouth, while taking too much can cause burning pain and swelling, inability to speak, drooling, vomiting, numbness of the whole body, slow and irregular breathing, muscle spasms, difficulty breathing, and eventually numbness and death.

There are even people who have suffered permanent voice loss due to taking too much raw pinellia. Pinellia ternata is an important Chinese medicinal material in my country's treasure trove of traditional Chinese medicine, and its origin is only in China and Japan in Asia. There are two types of Pinellia ternata, aquatic and terrestrial, the so-called water Pinellia ternata and dry Pinellia ternata. The efficacy and function of dry pinellia is stronger than that of water pinellia. It has a strong reproductive rate, can withstand low temperatures, is not resistant to drought, and avoids exposure to the scorching sun. Pinellia prefers a warm and humid environment and grows in sandy soil. Pinellia can be seen by the house, in mountain streams, and under forests. The previous crops are preferably legumes and corn, and heavy clay soils are avoided.

How long does it take to get poisoned after eating Pinellia?

Generally speaking, it is best to go to the hospital for treatment immediately after taking Pinellia. Generally, the main symptoms of Pinellia poisoning are bitter taste in the mouth, drooling, numbness in the corners of the mouth, dry tongue, inability to pronounce, gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, diarrhea, or chest discomfort, palpitations and other symptoms. At this moment, you must rush to the hospital for outpatient treatment.

How much Pinellia will cause poisoning?

Generally, if the dosage exceeds 30g or 0.1-2.4g of the raw product is taken orally, it will cause poisoning. As for ginger-processed pinellia, ginger slices can restrain the toxic side effects of pinellia, so 10g is generally not likely to cause poisoning and death. According to the condition, if the combination is appropriate, the amount of Pinellia can be slightly larger. However, if you take raw pinellia alone, more than 10 grams, it can cause severe laryngeal edema, difficulty breathing, and even asphyxiation.

What should I do if I get poisoned by Pinellia ternata?

1. Immediately drink a lot of mung bean porridge and licorice water or ginger sugar water, because these are all panaceas for detoxification and have very good effects. Then go to the hospital for examination and treatment immediately.

2. Immediately blend the ginger slices into juice and give it to the poisoned person.

3. Give diluted vinegar to the patient.