Many people use tansy for ailments such as toothaches, stomach problems, joint pain, and even epilepsy. It is commonly said that tansy has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, but few people know that consuming this herb can cause more health problems than we would expect.
Even wild animals do not eat tansy. Why?
Tansy can be found in fields, meadows and even roadside ditches. It is a popular plant that blooms from June to September. It is worth mentioning that despite the common occurrence, tansy is not eaten by any wild animals. In 2006, the European Union issued a statement about the harmfulness of tansy to humans. Regulations were also introduced prohibiting trade in substances (oils or tinctures) with tansy in its pure form. Despite this, the preparation of home infusions from this is still popular. After all, it is enough to go to the meadow, and we will pick a lot of herbs, from which we can also prepare oils. We warn you better not to do this.
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Is tansy poisonous? Better watch out for this plant
Not only the flowers are poisonous, but also the stems and leaves. There are many essential oils in tansy, and the most dangerous of them is thujone. According to the portal, consuming thujone may cause convulsions, states of tension, hallucinations, excessive agitation, and muscle tremors. Even when used externally, e.g. on the skin as an agent against ticks and mosquitoes, it is harmful to humans. Such action may result in laryngeal edema and bronchospasm. So if we want to protect ourselves from insects, it is worth using safer natural methods or even ready-made preparations from the store.
Source: Gazeta
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