PlantFunAngel's Trumpet Toxic?
All plant parts are extremely toxic, with tropane alkaloids (atropine, scopolamine, L-hyoscyamine) as core toxic compounds
Ingestion has a 24-72 hour symptom latency, and may cause seizures, coma, or fatal complications without prompt treatment
Morphine and opioid medications are contraindicated for treatment, as they have dangerous synergistic effects with the plant's toxins
FAQ
Is Angel's Trumpet toxic to Humans?
Tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry mouth, incoordination, convulsions, coma, severe colic, polyuria, hyperesthesia, with 24-72 hour symptom latency post-ingestion (Severe)
Is Angel's Trumpet toxic to Cats?
No species-specific data documented; expected symptoms include tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry oral membranes, disorientation, seizures, and coma if ingested (Severe)
Is Angel's Trumpet toxic to Dogs?
No species-specific data documented; expected symptoms include tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry mouth, incoordination, seizures, and coma following ingestion (Severe)
Is Angel's Trumpet toxic to Horses?
Acute: severe colic, stomach rupture caused by paralytic ileus; chronic: anorexia, tachycardia, tachypnea, depression, hyperthermia, polyuria, polydipsia, diarrhea, dilated pupils (Severe)
Toxicity Details
Tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry mouth, incoordination, convulsions, coma, severe colic, polyuria, hyperesthesia, with 24-72 hour symptom latency post-ingestion
No species-specific data documented; expected symptoms include tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry oral membranes, disorientation, seizures, and coma if ingested
No species-specific data documented; expected symptoms include tachycardia, dilated pupils, dry mouth, incoordination, seizures, and coma following ingestion
Acute: severe colic, stomach rupture caused by paralytic ileus; chronic: anorexia, tachycardia, tachypnea, depression, hyperthermia, polyuria, polydipsia, diarrhea, dilated pupils
Toxicity Snapshot
First Aid & Prevention
First 30 Minutes
- • Remove all remaining plant material from the mouth, skin, or fur of the exposed individual immediately
- • Induce vomiting only if the exposed party is fully conscious and alert, with no active seizures
- • Administer activated charcoal to absorb unprocessed toxins in the gastrointestinal tract if safe to do so
- • Document the approximate quantity of plant material ingested to share with medical/veterinary staff
Contact Vet Immediately
- • Any confirmed or suspected ingestion of any part of the plant, regardless of ingested quantity
- • Appearance of symptoms including dilated pupils, disorientation, seizures, elevated heart rate, or abdominal pain after exposure
- • Eye/mucous membrane contact with plant sap leading to persistent irritation or vision changes
Prevention
- • Keep the plant out of reach of children, pets, and livestock, and avoid planting it in grazing areas
- • Wear protective gloves when handling the plant, and wash hands thoroughly immediately after contact
- • Clearly label the plant if grown in home or public gardens to warn others of its extreme toxicity
Treatment & Prognosis
- • Perform gastrointestinal decontamination appropriate for the exposure timeline and patient status
- • Deliver symptomatic supportive care including fluid therapy, seizure control, and temperature regulation
- • Administer physostigmine as clinically indicated for severe anticholinergic symptoms
- • Avoid all morphine or opioid-containing medications, as they cause dangerous synergistic effects with the plant's anticholinergic toxins
Professional Toxicology
• Tropane alkaloids act as acetylcholine antagonists, disrupting normal nervous system signaling across the body
• Toxins impair gastrointestinal motility, leading to paralytic ileus and related severe abdominal complications
• Anticholinergic effects disrupt cardiac, respiratory, and central nervous system function
Information from CliniTox veterinary text.
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Data Sources
This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. If ingestion or poisoning is suspected, seek medical or veterinary attention immediately.