mooky Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Yesterday I spent an hour pruning a large Euphorbia bush. Within an hour I had the most violent pains in both eyes. I went to urgence, as I was very frightened. 20 hours later I am still suffering, though pain is lessened by pain killers, and antihistamane. This morning I have a large rash over my body, and feel as if I have done ten rounds in a boxing ring. Beware of that latex sap in Euphorbia. It is so dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 You posted about your bad reaction to it last year: http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1252220/ShowPost.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suze01 Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Very nasty. Did you forget your own advice? Hope you are better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooky Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 I knew, but just stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelligan Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Poor you! As far as I know all of the euphorbias can cause unpleasant reactions and they are best treated with caution. Another plant which can cause a similar problem is Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Hogweed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre ZFP Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Yeah tell me about it. Last year I had a bumper crop so I strimmed them, wearing nearly a full Hazmat suit (boots, long trousers, goggles and facemask, gloves etc) and got rid of them. Then what do I do? walk across the area shortly after in sandles and shorts. That sap stay around for a while I can tell you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelligan Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Every Euphorbia I have ever bought has had a warning about this on the label........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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