Filter results
What do you think about the HUS.fi website?
Answer a short survey and tell us what you think about the website.
The survey only takes a few minutes.
Thank you for your time!
Click here to answer the survey.
Begonia (Begonia)
The plant is non-toxic. NB:Begonia tuberhybrida: The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Belladonna, Deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna)
Highly toxic. The whole plant contains toxic alkaloids, such as atropine and scopolamine, which cause anticholinergic symptoms. Typical symptoms include dryness of the mouth, dilated pupils, tachycardia, hallucinations, altered level of consciousness, and convulsions. If the plant has been ingested, the patient should seek medical attention.
Bells of Ireland (Moluccella laevis)
The plant is non-toxic.
Bepanthen®
Bepanthen® creams contain dexpanthenol, which is converted to vitamin B when applied to the skin. A single dose of dexpanthenol is not toxic. In large amounts, creams may cause gastrointestinal symptoms. However, these do not require treatment.
Birds nest snake plant (Sansevieria trifasciata 'hahnii´)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Black cohosh (Actaea racemosa)
The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.
Blu-Tack
A single dose is considered harmless. Does not require treatment.
Blue bugle (Ajuga)
The plant is non-toxic.
Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria)
Swimming in water contaminated with blue-green algae may cause symptoms of poisoning to people. Drinking water that is contaminated with blue-green algae or using it in cooking, for washing up, in the sauna or for bathing or washing may also cause symptoms of poisoning.
Symptoms: In Finland, symptoms associated with blue-green algae have been mild. The most common symptoms include abdominal symptoms, skin symptoms and flu-like symptoms. Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea have been described as abdominal symptoms. Abdominal symptoms usually subside in a few days. Skin and flu symptoms develop more slowly and may last longer than abdominal symptoms. A rash, itching and stinging have been described as skin symptoms. Flu-like symptoms include a blocked or runny nose, a sore throat, a headache and fever. Blue-green algae may cause an eye or ear infection.
Treatment: Wash the exposed areas with clean water and soap. Rinse the eyes with clean water. Care at home is usually sufficient for symptoms caused by blue-green algae. If necessary, use pain relief or an antipyretic drug. If the symptoms are severe and do not disappear within a week, contact a doctor. If you develop symptoms of an eye or ear infection, you should contact a doctor.
Bougainvillea (Bougainvillea)
The plant is non-toxic.