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Castorbean (Ricinus communis):

Toxic Parts

  • Seeds are the most poisonous part.
  • Leaves are less poisonous.
  • One to three seeds can be fatal to children.
  • Symptoms

  • Symptoms may be delayed a few hours or even days.
  • Burning in the mouth and throat
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pains
  • Diarrhea
  • Thirst
  • Shock from fluid loss
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Lethargy
  • Impaired vision
  • Rapid pulse
  • Convulsions
  • Retinal (inside of the eye) and internal bleeding
  • Kidney failure
  • Warning signs - Call our office or the poison control center if:

    You think your child has eaten or been exposed to any poisonous plant, bring a piece of the plant to the phone and call the poison control center now.

    You have any questions or concerns, or if you have any doubts about the severity of your child's symptoms, call our office now.