Beware! 9 Philippine Plants That Could Kill You in an Instant Once Eaten - Must Read!

All plants contain some toxins as protection against predators.

In this list we are going to look at some plants that contain such high doses, of toxins to which humans are sensitive, that some can kill you in a matter of hours.

1: Buta-buta

* Worse Effects: Blindness

The other common name for the plant is the blinding tree. The tree bears a milky juice or latex that is scathing as it is filled with toxicity. A few drops can cause your skin to turn blisters and your eyes to lose its sight.

2: Talumpunay Tree / Cachubong

* Worse Effects: Hallucinations

This plant is common in open, waste places in and about settlements, throughout the Philippines. A GMA 7 documentary featured young boys doing a “session” using Cachubong. After inhaling the aroma of the burnt leaves, all hell broke loose and all of the boys acted with no decorum whatsoever hurting each other in the process.

3: Dieffenbachia

* Worse Effects: Damage to kidneys and stomach, diarrhea

Famously known as the dumbcane which can be seen in most households in the Philippines. Every portion of the plant harbor the needle-like calcium oxalate crystals. If by accident, the plant gets chewed, these crystals are released to the system of the unfortunate individual causing intense pain and painful swelling of the mouth.

4: Castor plants

* Worse Effects: Death

The plant has been the source of healing via the widely-used Castor oil. But you should stop dead on your tracks if you are handling this plant, it is so toxic it takes but 4-5 seeds to kill a full-grown adult. This is because of the toxin called ricin found throughout the plant. Once the seed is ingested is the burning sensation in the throat and mouth followed by diarrhea and vomiting.

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