number8 Posted February 6, 2005 Is there any chance of getting sick/poisoned from consuming the wrong cactus? :confused: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smogs Posted February 7, 2005 yes dont consume any with mescaline in them they will poison you vommmiting and halucinations as for other cacti im not sure many people know as many have gone un eaten you may get pretty sick from a few but i dont think you would die on the upside the majority of cacti have yummy fruit [ 06. February 2005, 22:06: Message edited by: smogs ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomtom Posted February 7, 2005 i hear the white sap in the euphrobia cacti's(spelling?) can cause blindness if it comes into contact with your eyeball also cause some serious skin stuff as well . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
teonanacatl Posted February 7, 2005 i dont think any of the euphorbia are cacti they are all succlents or normal plants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smogs Posted February 8, 2005 they look like cacti tho so good point if it oozes white stuff stay WELL away it is 1 of the most painful experiences apprently and causes blindness from tiny amounts also burns and irritates the skin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vanda Posted February 8, 2005 My recent experience(as Smogs might remember?) with euphorbia sap in my eye is not something I usually like to dwell on. Good point Smogs: if it oozes white sap - stay clear, avoid consuming and be very carefull handling. Also, recently I've read that the chemicals in Euphorbia sap belong to the group called co-cancerogenic esters. I'm not a chemist or a medical practitioner, but this kind of terminology doesn't encourage experimentation... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
