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

5: Wolfsbane

* Worse Effects: Death

This plant is beautiful and you’ll see many selling it in the Philippines. But don’t let the beauty fool you. Wolfsbane contains large quantities of poison known as alkaloid pseudaconitine. This poison is so toxic. Once ingested, burning sensation in the limbs and abdomen follows. And if by any chance large doses have been consumed, death could follow in as little as 2-3 hours.

6: English Yew

* Worse Effects: Death

This is one of the most dangerous plants on Planet Earth. Many Philippine gardens have been adorned by this breed however, only the fruit of English Yew is non-toxic. Once ingested you will feel immediate muscle tremors, difficulty in breathing followed by convulsion.

7: Belladonna

* Worse Effects: Death

Ingestion of the fruit, especially of a young plant, is toxic. The whole of the plant is poisonous but it’s the berries that are most dangerous as they are naturally sweet and would attract children. As it is, 10-20 berries can kill a fully-grown adult but as small as 1 leaf – where poison is more concentrated – can kill a man. Symptoms may include: loss of voice, dry mouth, headaches, breathing difficulty, and convulsions.

8: Trompeta

* Worst Effects: Death

The flowers of this plant looks beautiful and many have been captivated by it alluring beauty. But behind the charming form lies a killer. Traditionally, the plant is utilized as a hallucinogen and intoxicant. Overdose of any of the alkaloids of this plant can lead to poisoning. Just to give you an idea, as little as 4 grams of the Trompeta leaves can be fatal to a young child.

9: Pong-pong

* Worst Effects: Death

Pong-pong, dubbed the ‘Suicide tree’ is native to many ASEAN countries, including the 2nd most populous state India. It’s endemic to coastal salt swamps and other marshy areas. It yields a potent poison that has been used for suicide or for the sinister kind, murder.