PlantFunBrazilian jasmine Toxic?
Classified as low toxicity by CliniTox, with cardiac-active steroid glycosides as the primary identified toxic compound
Ingestion of small amounts only causes gagging or vomiting, no cardiac symptoms have been reported from low-level exposure
Milky sap may contain skin-irritating compounds, no animal poisoning cases are recorded in existing published literature
FAQ
Is Brazilian jasmine toxic to Humans?
Skin contact with milky sap may cause mild irritation; small-volume ingestion may lead to gagging or vomiting, no cardiac symptoms reported from low exposure (Low)
Is Brazilian jasmine toxic to Cats?
No confirmed poisoning cases documented; small ingestion is expected to only cause mild gagging or vomiting, no cardiac effects reported to date (Low)
Is Brazilian jasmine toxic to Dogs?
No confirmed poisoning cases documented; small ingestion is expected to only cause mild gagging or vomiting, no cardiac effects reported to date (Low)
Is Brazilian jasmine toxic to Horses?
No confirmed poisoning cases documented; small ingestion is expected to only cause mild gagging or vomiting, no cardiac effects reported to date (Low)
Toxicity Details
Skin contact with milky sap may cause mild irritation; small-volume ingestion may lead to gagging or vomiting, no cardiac symptoms reported from low exposure
No confirmed poisoning cases documented; small ingestion is expected to only cause mild gagging or vomiting, no cardiac effects reported to date
No confirmed poisoning cases documented; small ingestion is expected to only cause mild gagging or vomiting, no cardiac effects reported to date
No confirmed poisoning cases documented; small ingestion is expected to only cause mild gagging or vomiting, no cardiac effects reported to date
Toxicity Snapshot
First Aid & Prevention
First 30 Minutes
- • For ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly with clean water, remove any remaining plant material immediately
- • For sap skin exposure: Wash the affected area thoroughly with mild soap and cool water
- • For pets/livestock: Move them away from the plant to prevent further ingestion
Contact Vet Immediately
- • Persistent vomiting or gagging lasting more than 2 hours after ingestion
- • Severe skin redness, blistering or allergic reaction after sap contact
- • Suspected ingestion of large quantities of the plant by any animal or child
Prevention
- • Keep the plant out of reach of small children, pets and grazing livestock
- • Wear disposable gloves when pruning or handling the plant to avoid contact with milky sap
- • Never feed any part of the plant to pets, horses or other livestock
Treatment & Prognosis
- • Provide supportive care, including anti-emetics to control vomiting if required
- • Apply topical soothing or corticosteroid creams to reduce skin irritation as needed
- • Monitor patients for unusual symptoms, seek advanced medical/vet care if effects persist or worsen
Professional Toxicology
• Cardiac-active steroid glycosides are the primary toxic constituents, though small exposures do not induce clinically evident cardiac symptoms
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.