Helleborus Niger - Poisonous Constituents

Poisonous Constituents

Helleborus niger contains protoanemonin, or ranunculin, which has an acrid taste and can cause burning of the eyes, mouth and throat, oral ulceration, gastroenteritis and hematemesis.

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