LIVE – Amethyst, this beautiful plant with violet or white flowers and petals, apparently has hidden dangers.
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Behind its beauty are hidden tropane alkaloids such as scopolamine, atropine and hyoscinamine, which are toxic and can have dangerous effects on health.
Here are 10 dangers of consuming amethyst that you should be aware of:
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Known effects of amethyst include hallucinations and delusions. Amethyst substances can disrupt the central nervous system, causing the user to experience an alternate reality, see or hear real things, and even faint. Serious mental disorders such as schizophrenia and paranoia can also occur due to long-term use of amethyst.
2. Poisoning and death
Excessive consumption of amethyst can lead to severe poisoning with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, dehydration, and increased heart rate. In severe cases, amethyst poisoning can lead to respiratory paralysis, coma, and even death.
3. Vision disorders
Amethyst can cause mydriasis, which is an uncontrolled dilation of the pupils. This can cause sensitivity to light, blurred vision, and even permanent eye damage.
4. Digestive disorders
Consuming amethyst can upset the digestive system and cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. These effects can lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances that are harmful to health.
5. Heart and blood pressure disorders
Amethyst can increase heart rate and blood pressure, which is dangerous for people with heart disease or hypertension. It can also lead to cardiac arrhythmia and stroke.
6. Respiratory disorders
Amethyst can paralyze the muscles of the respiratory tract, causing patients to have trouble breathing. In severe cases, this can lead to respiratory failure and death.
Amethyst toxins can damage the kidneys and liver, causing organ failure and death.
8. Addiction and addiction
Regular use of amethyst can lead to dependence and addiction. Users experience severe withdrawal symptoms if they stop taking it, such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
9. Risk for pregnant and lactating women
Amethyst may harm fetuses and newborns. Consumption by pregnant and nursing women may cause birth defects, miscarriages, and developmental disorders in children.
10. Danger to children
The effect of amethyst poison on children is much more dangerous than on adults. Consuming even a small amount of amethyst can lead to severe poisoning and even death in children.
It is important to remember that there is no safe amount of amethyst to consume. Amethyst plants should not be used as medicine, either orally or topically. If you or someone you know suffers from amethyst poisoning, seek immediate medical attention.
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Excessive consumption of amethyst can lead to severe poisoning with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, dehydration, and increased heart rate. In severe cases, amethyst poisoning can lead to respiratory paralysis, coma, and even death.
