PlantFunAngel's Trumpet Toxic?
All plant parts are highly toxic, with the highest alkaloid concentrations found in young leaves and seeds
Ingestion causes severe multi-system symptoms with a 24-72 hour latency period for acute cases, potentially leading to fatal complications
Morphine and opiate medications are contraindicated for treatment, as they have a synergistic toxic effect with the plant's alkaloids
FAQ
Is Angel's Trumpet toxic to Humans?
Tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry mouth, incoordination, convulsions, coma, severe abdominal pain, frequent urination, heightened sensory sensitivity (Severe)
Is Angel's Trumpet toxic to Cats?
Similar to general cross-species symptoms: tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry mouth, impaired coordination, convulsions, coma, and abdominal discomfort (Severe)
Is Angel's Trumpet toxic to Dogs?
Similar to general cross-species symptoms: tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry mouth, impaired coordination, convulsions, coma, and abdominal discomfort (Severe)
Is Angel's Trumpet toxic to Horses?
Acute: colic, stomach rupture due to paralytic ileus; Chronic: loss of appetite, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, depression, elevated body temperature, frequent urination, increased thirst, diarrhea, dilated pupils (Severe)
Toxicity Details
Tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry mouth, incoordination, convulsions, coma, severe abdominal pain, frequent urination, heightened sensory sensitivity
Similar to general cross-species symptoms: tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry mouth, impaired coordination, convulsions, coma, and abdominal discomfort
Similar to general cross-species symptoms: tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry mouth, impaired coordination, convulsions, coma, and abdominal discomfort
Acute: colic, stomach rupture due to paralytic ileus; Chronic: loss of appetite, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing, depression, elevated body temperature, frequent urination, increased thirst, diarrhea, dilated pupils
Toxicity Snapshot
First Aid & Prevention
First 30 Minutes
- • If ingestion occurred within the past hour and the affected individual/animal is conscious, induce vomiting to remove plant material
- • Rinse the mouth thoroughly with clean water to eliminate remaining plant residue
- • Do not give any morphine or opiate-containing medications, as these worsen toxicity
Contact Vet Immediately
- • If any quantity of the plant is ingested by humans, pets or livestock
- • If symptoms such as dilated pupils, rapid heartbeat, disorientation, or convulsions appear
- • If the affected individual is a horse, as they are at high risk of fatal stomach rupture
Prevention
- • Grow Angel's trumpet in areas inaccessible to children, pets, and grazing livestock
- • Never consume any part of the plant or use it for home remedies
- • Wear protective gloves when handling the plant to avoid contact with toxic sap
Treatment & Prognosis
- • Gastrointestinal decontamination as soon as possible after ingestion
- • Symptomatic supportive care tailored to presenting symptoms
- • Administration of physostigmine under professional medical/veterinary supervision
- • Avoid all morphine and opiate-containing medications due to synergistic toxic effects
Professional Toxicology
• Tropane alkaloids function as acetylcholine receptor antagonists, disrupting normal nervous system signaling
• Toxic compounds affect both central and peripheral nervous systems, impairing autonomic and motor function
Information from CliniTox veterinary text.
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This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. If ingestion or poisoning is suspected, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately.