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Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by ipledge10(m): 10:33pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
Really? I have seen this plant at plenty of home in Nigeria...this is a very important issue,maybe our ministry of health should get involved 1 Like |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by 3rdlegxxx(m): 10:33pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
What can I say, we learn everyday!!! |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by Ayatul(m): 10:33pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
I was hoping the writer was going to give us the phytochemicals components of this plant. It might help in understanding the level of toxicity. However, this is a wake up call and Its high time for us to be vigilant especially with children who are fond of putting anything in mouth. Cool Info Thanks. |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by habsydiamond(m): 10:34pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
So this flower can kill someone. Olorun gba wa ooo lowo koriko tio loju to le pa ni ooo. |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by VickyRotex(f): 10:35pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
abbacar: lmao!!! My dad sef no dey joke with plants, especially flowering plants. But if I send him this information and he confirms, I'm sure if there's any plant like that in the compound, he will ask them to destroy it ASAP tomorrow. 1 Like |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by Nobody: 10:35pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
Does it mean the plant has no importance?.. Before people start sending this beautiful plant to their early graves, Please someone should tell us the good things the plant can do apart from being to threat to human life... 1 Like |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by osaslord500(m): 10:41pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
Richydos: I perfectly understand, Bt I see no reason for insults, correction and insults are not in the same line |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by guychidile: 10:41pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
what is the name of the plant,...thanks for the information.
God help us. |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by Lessonteacher(f): 10:41pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
thanks,very educating and life-saving |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by VickyRotex(f): 10:42pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
Equalizer: I got this from Wikipedia "In the Philippines, dumb cane plant is being studied; researchers have found that dumb cane plant contains active ingredients that cause antiangiogenic effect[7] potential for the treatment of cancer. Antiangiogenesis is a process that inhibits the growth and development of new blood vessels in the body. Antiangiogenesis controls the spread of tumour cells in the body by disabling the transport of nutrients toward the cancerous cells. Normally, tumour starts from a single cell and divides to make more cancer cells. The growth of malignant cells will depend on the availability of specific nutrients being transported by blood vessels.[8] Findings of the study claimed that dumb cane’s ability to prevent blood vessel growth and development can be possibly used in the formulation of anti-cancer drug to help prevent the spread of cancer cells in the human body." 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by ademasta(m): 10:43pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
God! |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by laslimdajay: 10:48pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
Let me tell my neighbour asap |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by screamng: 10:48pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
Please if you know someone that died from contact with this plant, call NEMA. It could be your discovery. However I hoped you have your facts. Toxicity Dieffenbachia’s inflorescence The cells of the Dieffenbachia plant contain needle-shaped calcium oxalate crystals called raphides . If a leaf is chewed, these crystals can cause a temporary burning sensation and erythema . In rare cases, edema of tissues exposed to the plant has been reported. Mastication and ingestion generally result in only mild symptoms. [10] With both children and pets, contact with dieffenbachia (typically from chewing) can cause a host of unpleasant symptoms, including intense numbing, oral irritation, excessive drooling, and localized swelling. [11] However, these effects are rarely life-threatening. In most cases, symptoms are mild, and can be successfully treated with analgesic agents, [12] antihistamines, [13] or medical charcoal. [14][15] Gastric evacuation or lavage is "seldom" [14] indicated. In patients with exposure to toxic plants, 70% are children younger than 5 years |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by Nobody: 10:49pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
VickyRotex:Nice one.. I think the best thing to do is to enlighten the people about the plant and also keep it out of reach for kids.. Everything God created on earth has its importance most especially to man kind.. I will grow more of the plant now so that it can be used to save lots of cancer patients in the future.. |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by shamecurls(m): 10:49pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
Chai See better vegetable Okro soup things |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by OlujobaSamuel: 10:51pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
I don't know the name, but I know it's poisonous since I was a kid. we don't have it in our compound, although I do see it in people's compound, I don't know the health benefits. |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by Nobody: 10:53pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
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Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by hrhobi1(m): 10:53pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
Mastication and ingestion generally result in only mild symptoms.[10] With both children and pets, contact with dieffenbachia (typically from chewing) can cause a host of unpleasant symptoms, including intense numbing, oral irritation, excessive drooling, and localized swelling.[11] However, these effects are rarely life-threatening. In most cases, symptoms are mild, and can be successfully treated with analgesic agents,[12] antihistamines,[13] or medical charcoal.[14][15] Gastric evacuation or lavage is "seldom"[14] indicated. In patients with exposure to toxic plants, 70% are children younger than 5 years. |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by Dimejidude(m): 10:58pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
EOOJ: I don't think we should mislead people with screaming headlines.This report is absolutely exaggerated The claim that rubbing your eyes after touching the plant can cause permanent blindness also seems to be an exaggeration. The Emedicine article notes that "Ocular exposure may result in eye pain, redness, and lid swelling", but makes no mention of permanent blindness. Other medical articles describe dieffenbachia induced corneal injury but again make no mention of permanent blindness. While the warning message is overblown and inaccurate, it should be stressed that ingesting dieffenbachia can certainly cause a number of distressing and painful symptoms. www.hoax-slayer.com/killer-house-plant-warning.shtml |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by blank(f): 11:00pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
I remember when I was about 6. I cut the stem and it looked like sugar cane to me. So I started chewing it. The taste was not palatable so I spat it out. My throat and mouth felt like they were on fire. I couldn't even shout. I rushed to my mum to show her the plant. She started speaking in tongues cos I was looking pretty bad. She gave me almost a gallon of palm oil to drink. I was still on fire. Called for an ambulance to rush me to the hospital. Whilst waiting, saw a cup of cocoa that they made for my youngest brother and I downed the whole mug. It gave me relief. Since then, I have a phobia for potted plants. 3 Likes |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by olarhtunji(m): 11:05pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
tosyne2much: why would a grown up just decide to eat a leaf when you are not a Goat...God have mercy 3 Likes |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by luluosas(m): 11:09pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
Thanks for the information |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by tosyne2much(m): 11:15pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
olarhtunji:As I saw guys blowing lies so I followed suite 2 Likes |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by Alabitrends01: 11:18pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
hmmn.!!! I have experience something similar when I was young. hmmmmn I thank God shs |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by Tosbi(m): 11:22pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
I showed my pal this post as he is quite conversant with plants, and he confirmed same to me about the danger of this plant but also claims the advantage of this plant is its scares away snakes in the house which makes it a lot beneficial as against its side effects. I do see this plant in lots and lots of houses in the country 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by Nobody: 11:30pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
EOOJ:It got to be true since the name starts with die |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by jojosweet(f): 11:31pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
Richydos:life na jeje, u should have approached the issue with calm and maturity. Then probably u would have made better sense. |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by sammylay: 11:34pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
osaslord500:Tell us when be your burial. 1 Like |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by Nobody: 11:44pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
op ...childhood memories! I nearly got blinded by that plant |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by UjSizzle(f): 11:45pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
But why will you be eating flower, shey ugu have finish in the market? 1 Like |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by professore(m): 11:49pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
Thanks for the information |
Re: Dieffenbachia Can Kill A Child In Less Than A Minute And An Adult In 15 by Keketu(m): 11:59pm On Apr 17, 2016 |
AlienStar:this will help https://www.nairaland.com/3053356/ladies-why-thou-boobs-fallen |
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