Trees are beneficial for the environment. There are certain plants in nature that can cause serious health problems. From humans to animals, there is a risk of death from these green plants. These trees grow and propagate throughout the year, but their circumference increases mainly during the rainy season, still everyone ignores it. But you will be surprised to know about the harmful side related to these plants. Wondering which plant it is? Hold on to your horses. The plant is Parthenium. Also known as famine weed or Congress grass, this plant causes several diseases. Let’s take a look at the various harmful effects of Parthenium:
1. According to experts, the white-coloured Parthenium flower causes a variety of diseases, including respiratory issues like asthma.
2. Parthenium plants might cause skin issues. If the flower enters the lungs, it can create a variety of health problems. This particular weed plant harms not only humans but also livestock and soil.
3. Because of sesquiterpene lactone compounds, Parthenium induces severe dermatitis and often allergic symptoms in human beings.
4. It is also reported that Parthenium plants cause itching, erythematous eruptions, loss of hair, marked depigmentation of the skin, and lesions in the mouth and intestine.
5. Another thing worth noting is that this tree is a major cause of trinities and sinusitis. It affects about 10 percent of the people who live near it.
6. Being toxic to livestock, causing both chronic and acute toxicity, depigmentation of skin, tainting of milk with parthenin, tainting in mutton, a noticeable reduction in milk yield, and a bitter taste in milk have been reported.
7. Frequent contact with the plant stock or its pollen can produce serious allergic reactions such as hay fever, dermatitis, and asthma in animals, especially horses.
How can these problems be managed?
1. Minimise contact: Avoiding contact with Parthenium is crucial. When working outside or in regions where it grows, use protective clothes such as long sleeves, pants, gloves, and even a mask.
2. Maintain Hygiene: After potential exposure, thoroughly wash your hands and exposed skin with soap and water to eliminate any plant residue.
3. Medication and treatment: Over-the-counter antihistamines, topical corticosteroids, and other doctor-prescribed therapies can help reduce irritation and inflammation.
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