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RE: Toxic fruit - terracore - 03-11-2017
Passionflower is used as a calming medicine:
"Passionflower is a plant. The above ground parts are used to make medicine.
Passionflower is used for sleep problems (insomnia), gastrointestinal (GI) upset related to anxiety or nervousness, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), and relieving symptoms related to narcotic drug withdrawal.
Passionflower is also used for seizures, hysteria, asthma, symptoms of menopause, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), nervousness and excitability, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, and pain relief.
Some people apply passionflower to the skin for hemorrhoids, burns, and pain and swelling (inflammation).
In foods and beverages, passionflower extract is used as a flavoring.
In 1569, Spanish explorers discovered passionflower in Peru. They believed the flowers symbolized Christ’s passion and indicated his approval for their exploration. Passionflower is found in combination herbal products used as a sedative for promoting calmness and relaxation. Other herbs contained in these products include German chamomile, hops, kava, skullcap, and valerian.
Passionflower was formerly approved as an over-the-counter sedative and sleep aid in the U.S., but it was taken off the market in 1978 because safety and effectiveness had not been proven. However, passionflower may still be available alone or in combination with other herbal products."
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-871-passionflower.aspx?activeingredientid=871
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RE: Toxic fruit - Lee M-S - 03-12-2017
Water is also lethal if ingested in high doses; it dilutes and carries off essential minerals like magnesium and calcium, leading to collapse and death.
My point is, pretty much anything is bad for you if you overdo it. A few lilikoi seeds or a couple lychee (probably) aren't going to kill a normal person.
Is "normal" too high a bar to set on Punaweb? :-}
RE: Toxic fruit - Durian Fiend - 03-13-2017
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Originally posted by Lee M-S
Water is also lethal if ingested in high doses; it dilutes and carries off essential minerals like magnesium and calcium, leading to collapse and death.
My point is, pretty much anything is bad for you if you overdo it. A few lilikoi seeds or a couple lychee (probably) aren't going to kill a normal person.
Is "normal" too high a bar to set on Punaweb? :-}
It doesn't take that much Akee to kill someone.
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Ackee-kills-23--sickens-194-in-less-than-3-months_8418374