Giant Hogweed Herb Uses, Benefits, Cures, Side Effects, Nutrients

Nicole
The herb is very dangerous, it may cause burns,blisters, itching and photo sensitivity for life. You may end up in hospital by simply touching it. If you come in contact with it;
immediately wash skin thoroughly with soap and
water, removing the sap and hopefully preventing any reaction with subsequent exposure to sunlight.
Once the irritation begins, medical advice should be taken. It may even cause blindness.

The seeds must be boiled in oil. It is a decoction of the seed that was applied to running sores or shingles. Definite identification is necessary as there are many extremely toxic varieties. The blisters and sores resulting from touching or rubbing the leaves are extremely severe. Kootenay Nation in the northern Rockies refer to this as 'kumash' and it's used as food; young shoots of the plant are peeled and boiled then served with fat/butter as an accompanyment to wild game. They also apply the seed decoction to wounds/sores in poultices.

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