Pasqueflower

Traditionally used

⚠ Toxic when fresh — the fresh plant carries protoanemonin, a caustic that blisters skin and, taken internally, can cause severe digestive injury, seizures, and kidney damage; large doses are fatal. Only dried or homeopathic preparations are used, and only by a practitioner. Recorded for menstrual and nervous complaints; not for home use.

In three languages

Français — ⚠ Plante toxique à l'état frais — elle contient de la protoanémonine, caustique qui provoque des cloques et, en interne, de graves lésions digestives, des convulsions et une atteinte rénale; à forte dose, elle est mortelle. Seules des préparations séchées ou homéopathiques sont employées, et par un praticien. Consignée pour troubles menstruels et nerveux; pas d'usage domestique.

Safety

Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.

⚑Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.

Sources & lineage

Kept alongside

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