The Hamburg Botanical Garden (Botanische Sondergarten Wandsbek) has been organizing a competition that has been selecting the most poisonous plant in the world. The aim of the event is to expand knowledge in the field of botany. Not many people know that some species that are apparently considered edible and even healthy may be toxic. Interestingly, the seeds of this year’s winner can be easily purchased in any store, and many of us often eat them.
This year the fifth place was taken rubber tree (Ficus elastica), which many people grow in their homes. He took fourth place kurzyład polny (Anagallis arvensis), an inconspicuous-looking flower that is also used as a medicinal plant. She received third place Viburnum opulusits fruits are poisonous when raw, but when frozen and properly prepared, they are great as jam for immunity and a healthy heart. She took second place peony (Paeonia)known to all flower lovers, beautifully decorates many gardens.
This year was the winner of the ranking cashew tree (Anacardium)which comes from northeastern Brazil. This may be a big surprise for all fans cashew nutswhich are a healthy and very tasty snack. Poisonous substances are found in raw cashew seeds and their husks. They include: carddol oil, which has a strong toxic effect and may be dangerous in contact with mucous membranes. Causes poisoning and allergic reactionscompared to second-degree burns.
But don’t worry, cashews, which can be bought in any store, are completely safe for healthbecause they are subjected to appropriate processing. They contain B vitaminswhich, among other things, have a great effect on the circulatory, nervous and immune systems. There’s no shortage here either vitamin Esupporting the condition of the skin, hair and nails, as well as having antioxidant properties. There’s no shortage here either magnesiumsupporting the brain and heart, or potassiumwhich regulates blood pressure. Cashew nuts are recommended for people who struggle with too high levels of “bad” cholesterol in their bloodand, osteoporosis and anemia.
In previous years, plants that “triumphed” on the podium were those known to everyone and available in every store potato and parsley. However, we assure you that it was not about ripe vegetables that we eat for dinner, but about green potato parts, sprouting tubers and parsley seeds.
Sources: Terazgotuje.pl,stronazdrowie.pl
