Nico Amanita

Greens...

For witchcraft practitioners who work with plants, be it in spells, charms, being tactile in nature or gardening, this list contains some of the plants that can bring harm if used incorrectly or have a high level of toxicity.

Always be cautious and so research on any plant or herb you’re planning to utilize or grow.

Rosary Pea (Abrus precatorius) • Ingesting a single seed can kill an adult human. Symptoms of poisoning include nausea, vomiting, convulsions, liver failure, and death, usually after several days.

Wolfsbane (Aconitum spp) • All parts are poisonous, if ingested, it usually causes burning, tingling, and numbness in the mouth, followed by vomiting and nervous excitement. Even casual skin contact should be avoided. Symptoms include numbness, tingling, and cardiac irregularity.

White Baneberry (Actaea pachypoda) • All parts are poisonous, especially the berries, the consumption of which has a sedative effect on cardiac muscle tissue and can cause cardiac arrest.

Arnica • Poisonous in great quantities. Symptoms of poisoning include gastroenteritis, fever, nausea, dizziness, abnormal cardiac frequency, diarrhea, skin reaction and internal hemorrhage in the digestive system.

Azalea (Rhododendron simsii) • If ingested it is poisonous. Continued contact should be avoided. Symptoms of poisoning are nausea, depression, respiratory difficulties, coma. It is rarely lethal.

Anthurium (Anthurium spp) • Prevent getting in contact with the sap. Symptoms are skin irritation and eye irritation.

Cedronella canariensis • Can cause skin irritation, indigestions. Should not be used or touch by pregnant people or lactating people.

Belladonna (Atropa belladonna) • Extremely poisonous, it is lethal and it can be absorbed through skin. Symptoms of poisoning are fogged vision, staggering, loss of balance, dry mouth and throat, headache, skin eruptions, constipation, confusion, hallucination and convulsion.

Lamprocapnos spectabilis • Can be poisonous in big quantities, which causes convulsions and other symptoms in the nervous system.

Iris versicolor • Symptoms pf poisoning include nausea, vomit, mouth and throat irritation, irritation on the digestive system, skin irritation, headache and epiphora.

Bryony • All parts are poisonous and any type of contact causes death.

Ranunculus • If ingested, the juice can cause serious damage to the digestive system.

Acorus calamus • Toxic in big quantities, can cause hallucination, nausea and vomit.

Physostigma venenosum • Extremely toxic, can cause intense sweating, extreme salivation, nausea, vomit, diarrhea, irregular cardiac rhythm, change in blood pressure, confusion, convulsion, coma, muscular weakness, paralysis, respiratory difficulties and death.

Cinnamomum camphora • Skin rash, itchiness, respiratory difficulties, mouth, eyes, face or lips swelling.

Ricinus communis • Poisonous. Can cause burning in the mouth and throat, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea. At a long period of intoxication, can cause dehydration, low blood pressure. If not treated, death will occur in 3 to 5 days

Daphne • Poisonous. Causes burns in the mouth and digestive tract, followed by coma. Can cause death.

Vinca • Must not be ingested, causes nausea, vomit, loss of hair, loss of hearing, dizziness, bleeding, nervous difficulties, convulsions, liver damage and death.

Asclepias tuberosa • Cardiac difficulties, nausea, vomit and skin rash.

Agave spp • The juice of a number of species causes acute contact dermatitis, with blistering lasting several weeks and recurring itching for several years thereafter.

Columbine (Aquilegia spp) • Seeds and roots contain cardiogenic toxins which cause both severe gastroenteritis and heart palpitations if consumed, columbine poisonings are easily fatal.

Mercurialis perennis • Symptons happen after some hours, they include vomit, pain, gastritis, renal inflammation and sleepiness.

Colocasia • All parts are poisonous and cause mouth and tongue irritation. Can be fatal.

Gelsemium • Extremely poisonous, even in low quantities. Causes headache, problems with vision, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, muscular complications, convulsions, respiratory complications and low blood pressure.

Laburnum • Causes excitation, loss of balance, convulsions and coma. Can be lethal.

Helleborus • Dangerous if ingested or applied on the skin. Cause irritation in the mouth and throat and low blood pressure. Big quantities can cause vomit, diarrhea, difficulties swallowing, nervous system complications, blindness, convulsion, paralysis, respiratory complications and death.

Ilex aquifolium • The fruits can be lethal and the leaves cause diarrhea, nausea, vomit, stomach and intestine complications.

Hedera helix • Causes stomach pain, respiratory complications and possible coma.

Impatiens capensis • Dangerous when ingested in big quantities.

Datura stramonium • Don’t inhale or ingest. Causes dry mouth, extreme thirst, vision complications, nausea, vomit, constipation, tachycardia, hallucinations, fever, convulsion, loss of conscience, respiratory complications and death.

Convallaria majalis • Causes irregular blood pressure and cardiac rhythm, indigestion and confusion.

Mandragora officinarum • Fogged vision, dry mouth, difficulties to urinate, headache, tachycardia, vomit and hallucinations.

Viscum album • Gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, low blood pressure, convulsion. It is rarely lethal for humans.

Morning glory (Ipomoea tricolor) • Diarrhea, indigestion, disorientation, loss of apetite, ataxy and hallucinations.

Artemisia vulgaris • Prolonged contact may be fatal, so it’s best to use in a open and ventilated place.

Oak (Quercus): In big quantities is poisonous and affects the renal kidneys.

Nerium oleander • Causes cardiac complications, indigestion and can cause death.

Taxus baccata • Fatal. No symptoms come as a warning.

Hypericum perforatum • Causes fatigue, dizziness, confusion, dry mouth and can affect medicaments.

Angel’s Trumpet (Brugmansia spp) • All parts of this plant contain toxins and are often fatal. Effects of ingestion may include losing connection with reality and hallucinations.

Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea) • The leaves, seeds, and flowers are poisonous. These cause irregular heartbeat, general digestive upset, and confusion; can be fatal.

Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis) • The bulbs are poisonous, causing nausea, vomiting, gasping, convulsions, and possibly death. Even handling the bulbs can cause skin irritation.

Hydrangea (Hydrangea spp) • Hydrangeas are moderately toxic if eaten.

Ones listed as toxic, but little other information given: American Angelica, Black Cohosh, Celandine, Common Milkweed, Dogbane, Foxglove, Goldenseal, Hemp Dogbane, Henbane, Pokeweed, Sassafras, Senega Snakeroot, Virginia Snakeroot

European Holly - the berries are poisonous and induce violent vomiting

Wintergreen - is poisonous except in very small amounts, even though used to flavour toothpaste and gum (it is not a mint!)

Black Mustard - unlike its cousin white mustard, it is medicinal and should be used in small quantities and short periods if at all

Flowering Dogwood - the dried bark is medicinal, the fresh bark is a stomach and bowel irritant

Horse Chestnut - only the bark is used, stripped and dried, as the leaves, fruits, and seeds are poisonous

May Apple - the pulp of the berry is edible, the dried tuber medicinal if very careful, everything else including the seeds is poisonous

‘Indian Tobacco’ (yeah, no other name provided, I apologise on their behalf)- overdose can lead to paralysis and death

I do wish they’d given the scientific names, but what can ya do.

One I know because my mother had to call poison control when my sister ate a berry:

Taking the liberty to add some infos:

American Angelica • Angelica atropurpurea - If the fresh root is ingested, it can increase blood sugar levels. Large doses can affect blood pressure, respiration and stimulate the nervous system.

Black Cohosh • Cimicífuga Racemosa - It can cause stomachache, cramping, headache, rash, genital bleeding and may be associated with liver damage/failure.

Celandine • Chelidonium - Avoid internal use, contains a corrosive caustic juice and is rich in toxic alkaloids.

Common Milkweed • Asclepias syriaca - Poisonous parts are milky sap from leaves and stems. Toxic in large quantities, causes vomiting, stupor, weakness.

Dogbane/Hemp Dogbane • Apocynum cannabium - All the parts of the plant are poisonous and if ingested can cause heart attack.

Goldenseal • Hydrastis canadensis - Extremely unsafe for unborn babies, if ingested during pregnancy or breast feeding it can cause brain damage in babies.

Henbane • Hyoscyamus niger - All parts of the plant contains alkaloids, can be poisonous. It can cause mydriasis, tachycardia, arrhythmia, agitation, convulsion, coma, dry mouth, thirst, slurred speech, nausea and more.

Pokeweed • Phytolacca - All part of the plant are toxic.

Sassafras • Sassafras albidum - In big quantities it is poisonous, causes hallucinations, heart palpitations and kidney damage.

Senega Snakeroot • Polygala senega - Toxic in large amounts, causes diarrhea and violent vomiting.

Virginia Snakeroot • Aristolochia serpentaria - Is considered a potent carcinogen and kidney toxin.

And on to scientific names!

* European Holly - Ilex aquifolium

* Wintergreen - Gaultheria procumbens

* Black Mustard - Brassica nigra

* Flowering Dogwood - Cornus florida

* Horse Chestnut - Aesculus hippocastanum

* May Apple - Podophyllum

* ‘Indian Tobacco’ - Lobelia inflata

References:

sagewomanherbs.com

botanical-online.com

Some more hands with plants (sequel to this piece I did 2 yrs ago)