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beware parsnips
Following up to Nick Maclaren
Firstly, it affects only some people, and few people are seriously affected. assuming wild and cultivated have the same effect I suspect that isnt true:- "http://128.104.239.6/uw_weeds/extension/articles/wildparsnip.htm" "First, everyone is sensitive to wild parsnip and you do not need to be sensitized by a prior exposure to develop burns or blisters. You can brush against wild parsnip plants and not be affected. Parsnip is only dangerous when the plant sap from broken leaves or stems gets on your skin. Lastly, the wild parsnip¢s "burn" is usually less irritating that poison ivy¢s "itch." The worst of the burning pain caused by wild parsnip is usually over within a couple of days while the rash and itch of poison ivy can last a long time. In cases of mild exposure to wild parsnip, affected areas turn red and fell sunburned. In severe cases, the skin first turns red and then blisters form. The arms, legs, torso, face, and neck are most vulnerable and affected areas may feel like they have been scalded. Blisters form a day or two after sun exposure and soon after the blisters rupture and the skin starts healing. But for many people the ordeal is not over as dark red or brownish "scars" remain in the burned areas for several months to years. Animals can also get parsnip burns if they have little hair and lightly pigmented skin, characteristics that allow the chemical and sunlight to reach the skin." The blisters I have seen were quite unpleasant and as the effects can last for years I dont think its something to play down, rather something to make everyone aware of. -- Mike::::::::: remove clothing to email |
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