Fatal confusion. Blogger Zhang, very popular in China, accidentally poisoned herself in a live video. The young woman, who was making a tutorial on “how to consume aloe vera”, confused the plant with American agave, known for its toxicity. She was rushed to hospital where she underwent gastric lavage.
American agave: toxic to health
In the video, Zhang takes a toothy bite into the leaf and seems to enjoy the taste. According to the news site The Shanghaiist, after a few bites, the young woman realizes that something is not normal. The plant tastes bitter, its mouth is numb, and its throat is “on fire”. At the hospital, doctors found blisters and rashes in the young blogger’s mouth. To remove sap and toxic substances from her digestive system, she had to undergo gastric lavage. She would be in good health today.
The American agave is composed of several toxic and irritating substances, not all of which have yet been identified. This is why it is necessary to handle this plant with vigilance. To be able to consume it without danger, it should be cooked and treated beforehand.
Concerning I’aloe verathis plant is renowned for its many beauty virtues: very hydrating, this active ingredient comes to the aid of dehydrated epidermis and slows down skin aging for smoother and firmer skin.
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