Is Impatiens balsamina poisonous? Can Impatiens balsamina be eaten?

Impatiens is a beautiful flower that many people like to grow. It has bright colors, beautiful shapes, and high ornamental value. However, some people have heard that Impatiens is poisonous. Is this true? Below I will give you a detailed introduction to Impatiens. I will tell you whether Impatiens is poisonous or not, and whether this flower can be eaten.

Is Impatiens balsamina poisonous? Can Impatiens balsamina be eaten?

1. Impatiens is poisonous

Impatiens is a poisonous flower. Its juice contains natural toxins. When it gets on people's skin, it will cause itching or redness and swelling. Therefore, when you grow Impatiens, you should be careful to keep a distance from it and not let its juice stick to your body.

2. Impatiens can be used as medicine

Although Impatiens balsamina is slightly poisonous, it can be used as medicine. It is a Chinese medicinal material with excellent effects. It has many functions such as promoting blood circulation, relieving swelling and relieving pain. It has obvious therapeutic effects on many adverse symptoms such as human bruises, rheumatic bone pain, and snake bites.

3. Impatiens can’t be eaten casually

Impatiens can be eaten, but not casually. If it is used as a medicinal material, everyone must follow the guidance of professional Chinese medicine practitioners on usage and dosage. If you want to eat Impatiens balsamina, you need to steam it before eating, because fresh Impatiens balsamina contains a large amount of calcium oxalate, which is not good for human health, but it will disappear after high-temperature treatment.