#健康养生#
Daylily, a common vegetable, is loved by people because of its golden color and delicious taste. However, this seemingly ordinary vegetable hides potential risks. Daylily cannot be eaten casually, and if not handled properly, it can cause poisoning and pose a threat to people's health.
1. Causes of daylily poisoning
The main cause of daylily poisoning is the colchicine it contains. Colchicine is an alkaloid that is toxic. Fresh daylily contains high levels of colchicine, which can enter the body and cause poisoning if not adequately treated before consumption. In addition, daylily may be contaminated during the growth process, such as pesticide residues and heavy metal exceedance, which are also potential factors leading to poisoning.
2. Symptoms of daylily poisoning
The symptoms of daylily poisoning are varied, ranging from gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea to systemic symptoms such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, palpitations, and dyspnea. In severe cases, the poisoned person may also experience life-threatening manifestations such as coma, convulsions, and shock. Therefore, once the symptoms of daylily poisoning appear, you should seek medical attention immediately to avoid delaying treatment.
3. Prevention of daylily poisoning
In order to prevent daylily poisoning, we should start from the following aspects:
1. Choose high-quality daylily: When buying daylily, you should choose high-quality products with bright color, crisp and tender texture, and no pests and diseases. Avoid buying low-quality daylilies with dull color, soft texture, pests and diseases.
2. Adequate treatment of daylily: Before eating daylily, it should be fully treated to remove impurities and pesticide residues. The specific treatment method includes: wash the daylily, cut it into small pieces, blanch it in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, and then remove and drain the water. This is an effective way to remove colchicine and other harmful substances from daylily.
3. Eat in moderation: Although daylily is delicious, it should also be eaten in moderation. Excessive consumption of daylily increases the risk of poisoning. It is recommended that the amount of each serving should not exceed 100 grams.
4. Pay attention to the storage method: Store the daylily in a cool and ventilated place, away from direct sunlight and humid environments. At the same time, the quality of daylily should be checked regularly, and if there is any deterioration or peculiar smell, it should be dealt with in time.
Fourth, the response measures of daylily poisoning
Once symptoms of daylily poisoning appear, the following countermeasures should be taken immediately:
1. Stop eating: Immediately stop eating daylily, which can cause poisoning, and avoid continued exposure to other foods that may contain colchicine.
2. Induced vomiting and gastric lavage: For patients with mild symptoms of poisoning, vomiting and gastric lavage can be performed. When inducing vomiting, the throat can be stimulated with fingers to cause vomiting; Gastric lavage can be done with warm boiled water or saline. However, it should be noted that for patients with severe poisoning symptoms or special groups such as pregnant women and children, self-vomiting and gastric lavage should be avoided to avoid aggravating the condition or causing other adverse consequences.
3. Hydration: Poisoned patients may experience symptoms of dehydration, so they should be hydrated in time. Drinks such as lukewarm water or light salt water can be used to replenish water and electrolytes in the body.
4. Medical treatment: For patients with severe symptoms of poisoning or patients who cannot deal with it on their own, they should seek medical treatment in time. Depending on the patient's specific condition, the doctor will take appropriate treatment measures, such as medication, infusion therapy, etc., to relieve the symptoms of poisoning and promote recovery.