protected, very toxic!
Latin name: Daphne mezerum
Common names: Poison berry, wild Spanish pepper, pepper bush
Family: Daphne family
Usually small, rarely tall, gray-brown shrub. In early spring, the shrub blooms before the leaves are formed.
The glowing redden sessile flowers are dense and have a pleasant smell. Then the elongated leaves unfold with their entire margins. The flowers develop brightly Red berries.
Heyday: February to March
Occurrence: Shady places Brook banks and Forest edges. More common in southern Europe than in the north. Everywhere under nature protection!
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The bark, and rarely the berries
The glycoside Daphnin with the ingredient Daphnetoxin one caustic Sharp stuff, Sitosterol and resin.
Daphne is said to be because of it toxic irritants Not used. Also homeopathic dilutions Use only after consulting a doctor.
The homeopathic Mezereum becomes from the bark won, which is collected before flowering. The remedy fits Skin inflammation with blistering and violent itch with inclination to Scab and pus formation. Often associated with severe nerve pain as in the Shingles and inflammation of the facial nerves. Mezereum fits particularly well Crust formation and itching, Aggravated by cold but also in the warmth of bed. A Feeling cold in the affected skin areas is typical.
Daphne is very poisonus. All parts of the plant call strong on the skin Irritation and Blistering emerged. After enjoying the red berries become stomach, Intestines and Kidneys heavily attacked. It comes to diarrhea, Vomit, Burn in the mucous membranes. If you suspect, consult a doctor immediately!
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