Toxicodendron succedaneum
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Toxicodendron succedaneum is a deciduous tree or small tree of the Anacardiaceae family, reaching up to 10 meters in height. Its branchlets are thick and hairless, with large terminal buds that are purple-brown in color. It has odd-pinnate compound leaves which are alternate.
This species is a poisonous plant recorded in the Chinese Plant Atlas Database. The sap of the tree is poisonous. For those who are allergic to raw lacquer, skin contact with it will immediately cause swelling, itching and pain. If accidentally ingested, it will cause strong irritation, such as stomatitis, ulcers, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, toxic nephropathy may occur.
Some people may experience skin swelling, itching and pain after coming into contact with lacquer trees. Therefore, those who are allergic to lacquer trees should use it with caution. If accidentally ingested in excessive amounts and causing strong irritation, vomiting, fatigue and dilated pupils, one can drink plenty of water first and then take egg white, flour paste and activated carbon. It is also possible to take diphenhydramine and inject calcium agents, and give antispasmodic agents and other symptomatic treatments as appropriate. It should be used with caution.
Toxicodendron succedaneum is a deciduous tree or small tree of the Anacardiaceae family, reaching up to 10 meters in height. Its branchlets are thick and hairless, with large terminal buds that are purple-brown in color. It has odd-pinnate compound leaves which are alternate.
This species is a poisonous plant recorded in the Chinese Plant Atlas Database. The sap of the tree is poisonous. For those who are allergic to raw lacquer, skin contact with it will immediately cause swelling, itching and pain. If accidentally ingested, it will cause strong irritation, such as stomatitis, ulcers, vomiting and diarrhea. In severe cases, toxic nephropathy may occur.
Some people may experience skin swelling, itching and pain after coming into contact with lacquer trees. Therefore, those who are allergic to lacquer trees should use it with caution. If accidentally ingested in excessive amounts and causing strong irritation, vomiting, fatigue and dilated pupils, one can drink plenty of water first and then take egg white, flour paste and activated carbon. It is also possible to take diphenhydramine and inject calcium agents, and give antispasmodic agents and other symptomatic treatments as appropriate. It should be used with caution.
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