Side Effects, Risk Factors of, and Cautions for Yew
Yew contains poisonous ingredients Taxine and Taxol. The plant parts including leaves and black seeds are poisonous except for the bright red arils. The poison content is highest in the seeds. The poison contains Alkaloids. Alkaloids are cardio depressant. It suppresses the heart function. It blocks the Myocardial Conduction. The Heart suddenly stops in diastole.
Ingestion of the seeds can cause trembling and difficult breathing. The poison is highly toxic and may even cause death after 1-3 hours of ingestion. The plant pollen may cause Headache, Lethargy, Aching Joints, Itching and Skin Rashes. It can also cause Asthma.
It may cause Abdominal Pain, Dyspepsia.
Not recommended for Pregnant and Breast feeding women.
Yew General
Yew is a small to medium sized tree. The tree reaches up to 600 years of age. It is dioecious in nature. The male plant part is allergic and female part is Anti allergic.
The plant Bark, Branch tips and needles are used medicinally. The bark of Yew tree contains Anti Cancer agents.
The oil derived from Yew bushes is best for treating Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer.
Ingestion of the plant may cause Dizziness, Dry mouth and Abdominal Cramping in few.