9 Poisonous Plants You Might Have Around Your House

The video discusses various common houseplants that are toxic to humans and pets. It explains the specific toxins present in each plant, such as Dieffenbachia's calcium oxalate crystals, daffodils' lycorine, oleander's cardiac glycosides, and rhododendrons' grayanotoxins. The video also covers the historical impact of these toxins, such as the use of mad honey in ancient warfare. It emphasizes the importance of being aware of these plants' dangers and seeking medical attention if ingested.

What makes Dieffenbachia potentially harmful if ingested?

• It produces cardiac glycosides.

• It has calcium oxalate crystals.

• It contains grayanotoxins.

• It contains lycorine.

What is the main toxin found in daffodils that can cause severe symptoms?

• Cyclamine

• Hydrangin

• Lycorine

• Viscumin

Which chemical in oleander affects the sodium-potassium pump in heart cells?

• Hydrangin

• Lycorine

• Oleandrin

• Cyclamine

What is the effect of grayanotoxins found in rhododendrons?

• They cause hallucinations and vomiting.

• They damage DNA.

• They slow down the heart rate.

• They cause paralysis.

What is the primary toxin in lily of the valley that affects the heart?

• Cyclamine

• Convallotoxin

• Viscumin

• Hydrangin

What happens when hydrangeas are ingested?

• They produce hydrogen cyanide.

• They cause hallucinations.

• They cause paralysis.

• They slow down the heart rate.

What is the potential effect of cycasin found in sago palms?

• It causes hallucinations.

• It damages DNA.

• It slows down the heart rate.

• It causes paralysis.

What is the toxin in European mistletoe that is similar to ricin?

• Cyclamine

• Viscumin

• Lycorine

• Hydrangin

What is the main effect of cyclamine found in cyclamen?

• It slows down the heart rate.

• It damages DNA.

• It causes hallucinations.

• It irritates the gastrointestinal tract.

What general advice is given regarding house plants?

• Always eat them in small amounts.

• Use them in traditional recipes.

• Avoid consuming them altogether.

• Only eat them if they are cooked.