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RE: Oleander - Beautiful but Deadly.

in #oleanders7 years ago

Botanical Information: From Zakkumgiller family; It is a plant that grows up to 5 meters in height. It does not shed its leaves in winter months. It's often branched. The flowers are pink. Fruit is in the form of capsules, poisonous. It should not be used in home remedies.

Cultivated Places: It grows in our dominant lands of Mediterranean climate.

Known Composition: The leaves have resin, tannin, glucose, vitamin C and a glycoside called oleandrin. Shells and seeds also have effective ingredients.

Benefits:

If used externally, the muscle will relieve the pain. Scorpion and bee sting is useful. If it is used in low doses, it strengthens the heart, it excretes urine in abundant quantities. Empty the water that accumulates in the body.

WARNING: It is poisonous and should be used with caution.