@mcuntainbcrn said: His favorite types of poisons and their usage - GO!
Baizhu Headcanon asks // Always accepting!
This actually caused me to research BUT!!!
His own Venom: (Based off of the Inland Taipan who’s venom can kill you in about 30-45 minutes if left untreated (It is said that a single bite of the inland taipan has enough venom to kill 100 grown men within 30 minutes if left untreated. Symptoms include: can cause neurotoxic, hemolytic, and coagulopathic reactions; paralysis or death could ensue rapidly- possibly more.), Baizhu uses his venom for plenty of poisons- and he’s used it on his enemies during the Archon war to protect himself. It’s a rather slow acting venom but it does work, he does pride himself on this fact but you don’t see him actively using it while he’s the good doctor.
This is the same venom that claimed plenty of lives that asked him to end them during the Archon war.)
Castor Oil plant: (Although all parts of this plant are poisonous, its seeds are the most toxic part. Seeds contain castor oil, the mildly toxic alkaloid ricin, and the highly potent toxalbumin ricin that interferes with protein synthesis.) Another one he enjoys toying with here and there- especially since one milligram of Ricin can kill you within a few hours of ingestion. (Symptoms of intoxication include: vomiting, bloody diarrhea, acute renal failure, circulatory collapse, hemolysis, hypoglycemia and also allergy and
anaphylaxis.) Baizhu sells this to low ranking fatui members like the debt collectors. Not a favorite because it’s taxing to harvest but fun to watch play out.)
Oleander: (This is, in his opinion, the fun one. (Oleander poisoning occurs when someone eats the flowers or chews the leaves or stems of the oleander plant (Nerium oleander), or its relative, the yellow oleander (Cascabela thevetia). Oleandrin and neriine are two very potent cardiac glycosides (cardenolides) found in all parts of the plant. Red flowered varieties of oleander appear to be more toxic. Oleander remains toxic when dry. A single leaf can be lethal to a child eating it, although mortality is generally very low in humans. Symptoms include: Irregular or slow heartbeat, Low blood pressure, Weakness, Blurred vision, Vision disturbances, including halos around objects, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Nausea and vomiting, Stomach pain, Confusion, Death, Depression, Disorientation, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fainting, Headache, Lethargy, Hives, and Rash [NOTE: Depression, loss of appetite, and halos are most often seen in chronic overdose cases.]) This is one he mainly uses for when dealing with the Harbingers- but sometimes he can slip this horror into things his enemies ask for.)
Monkshood: (The toxins in Wolfsbane can cause a slowing of heart rate which could be fatal, and even eating a very small amount can lead to an upset stomach. Its poison can also act through contact with the skin, particularly through open wounds. Symptoms include: In poisonings, the onset of symptoms occurs within minutes to a few hours after swallowing. The severity of aconitine poisoning is related to the rapid onset of life-threatening heart rhythm changes. Other symptoms can include numbness and tingling, slow or fast heart rate, and gastrointestinal manifestations such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Respiratory paralysis and heart rhythm abnormalities can lead to death.) Another favorite of his, but he rarely uses it. Just because it can effect you just through touch- when he does use this one, Baizhu is careful enough to wear gloves)
Angel’s trumpet: (Angel’s trumpet contains a large amount of belladonna alkaloids, also known as parasympatholytics. The belladonna alkaloids include atropine, hyoscyamine, and scopolamine. Scopolamine is specifically nicknamed “Devil’s Breath” due to its use by robbers in Columbia to incapacitate their victims.The roots and seeds of Angel’s trumpet contain the highest alkaloid concentrations, while each blossom contains approximately 0.3 mg of atropine and 0.65 mg of scopolamine. Symptoms include: confusion, dilated pupils, intense thirst, dry skin, flushing, fever, high or low blood pressure, fast heartbeat, difficulty breathing, hallucinations, nervousness, loss of memory, convulsions, paralysis, coma, and death.) Another one Baizhu sells to the Fatui, though he saves this for the Harbingers along with Oleander.)
