I ate Oleander leaves and stems but I'm ok. Isn't Oleander poisonous?

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I ate Oleander leaves and stems but I'm ok. Isn't Oleander poisonous?
Reactions to this plant are as follows. Ingestion can cause both gastrointestinal and cardiac effects. The gastrointestinal effects can consist of nausea and vomiting, excess salivation, abdominal pain, diarrhea that may or may not contain blood, and especially in horses, colic (Inchem 2005). Cardiac reactions consist of irregular heart rate, sometimes characterized by a racing heart at first that then slows to below normal further along in the reaction. The heart may also beat erratically with no sign of a specific rhythm. Extremities may become pale and cold due to poor or irregular circulation (Goetz 1998). Reactions to poisonings from this plant can also affect the central nervous system. These symptoms can include drowsiness, tremors or shaking of the muscles, seizures, collapse, and even coma that can lead to death (Goetz 1998). Oleander sap can cause skin irritations, severe eye inflammation and irritation, and allergy reactions characterized by dermatitis (Goetz 1998).


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Reply:It is poisonous, but it may not be effecting you because you didn't eat enough of it. Most poisonings are based on body size (very much like getting drunk). The bigger you are, the more it will take to poison you.
Reply:Seek medical attention ASAP afterwords seek psychiatric help.
Reply:I know you're not supposed to touch Oleander cuttings because they will irritate your skin and if you burn Oleander clippings they give off noxious gases so I have to guess that eating Oleander is not a good thing.





I'm thinking maybe what you ate isn't Oleander. You wouldn't be here talking about it if it were.
Reply:leaves and stems have less trace of the poison--the flowers are poisonous in large quantities, it dont taste good actually why bother eating, like all member of apocynaceae family its flowers are poisonous, see why these plants have less pest,--- but aphids like it,,,, so dont you worry next time dont try it it may have late effect on you,, he he,, the smoke produce from dried leaves and twig have bad raections to other people,, beware
Reply:Why on earth would you eat oleander?? I agree w/the first poster--seek medical attention!
Reply:It couldn't be a real Oleander,because you would be very sick by now.But I wouldn't take any chances. Watch your health.
Reply:Anytime you are not sure if something is poisonous, always call poison control in your area. It is usually on the inside cover of your phone book. Better safe than sorry.





I'm trying to picture you eating the sap "for a long time".????

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