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In this book Per Mølgaard gives clear guidance on how you can join the trend of using wild plants in the kitchen without risking collecting poisonous ones.
Poisonous plants and plant toxins are all around us — and sometimes in the food we eat. It's trendy to eat wild plants, so it's important to make sure what you gather isn't poisonous. Fortunately, fatal poisonings are rare, but poisonous plants are a major concern for many. That's why it's important to know the plants to avoid mix-ups. Many plant poisonings are luckily “false alarms” — but one mistake is one too many.
The book was prepared in collaboration with Giftlinjen.
Hardcover, 352 pages.
Size: 25x20.5 cm.
More than 100 Nordic plant species are poisonous. They contain substances that can cause harm through skin contact or if eaten by people and domestic animals.
In this basic book, the drawings and text emphasize identifying the poisonous plants. The book also covers which toxins the plants contain, how the substances act, and the symptoms of poisoning. It also advises when to seek help from a doctor or at an emergency department – and gives guidance on possible self-treatment. The text is spiced with interesting poisoning stories “from real life”: What is toxic honey? Why do horses die from grazing on the coastal meadow? Can you commit suicide with wolfsbane? What is chrysanthemum allergy? Can you overdose on herbal medicines? Does the “perfect poison murder” exist?
POISONOUS PLANTS is aimed at anyone who collects plants or has young children. It is also an indispensable aid for those who professionally need knowledge about poisonous plants: doctors, nurses, farmers, chefs, veterinarians, consultants, horse owners, staff in day-care centers, schools, parks departments, nature management authorities, and others.
The author Per Mølgaard, botanist, lecturer, Ph.D. at the former Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, has for many years researched and taught on the constituents of medicinal and poisonous plants.
Botanical illustrator Kirsten Tind is the master behind all the lifelike and beautiful plant drawings.
