Poisonous
Effect:
anti-inflammatory, diuretic, expectorant, hormone stimulating
Areas of application:
Laxatives, headaches, migraines, menstrual cramps, excessive bleeding, PMS,
strong nausea, externally against snake bites, gangrene, hair loss, chilblains
Plant parts used:
tuber
Collection time:
August to late autumn
To find:
Found in the Alps, it grows up to 1500 meters.
Ingredients:
Saponin glycosides, cyclamine, triterpene saponins, essential oils
Miscellaneous:
The cyclamen is poisonous, whether it is a houseplant or not! That's why you should think carefully about pets and children when you bring them home.
The roots and leaves of the European cyclamen are poisonous, the roots to an even greater extent than the leaves. About 8g of fresh tuber can kill a person. The first symptoms of poisoning appear from just 3 grams: scratching in the mouth, nausea, and later the urge to vomit. Without treatment, death occurs due to respiratory paralysis
The saponin from the tuber was used as arrow poison in ancient times. If someone was hit, it was usually done for them, because once in the bloodstream, cyclamine acts as a very strong poison.
The cyclamen is a magical plant that has been used for thousands of years and has primarily had its place in black magic. The crushed roots were mixed into love potions and were supposed to make the person “mad”.
When smoked it acts like an aphrodisiac.