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 youâre 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 ⢠Donât 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 itâs 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.
Angelâs 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.
Frangipani (Plumeria spp) ⢠Contact with the milky latex may irritate eyes and skin.
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