Laurel (Prunus lauroceraus)

All parts are toxic.

Symptoms

• Symptoms may arise quickly when large amounts are consumed.

• Rapid breathing followed by slow, difficult breathing

• Anxiety

• Confusion

• Dizziness

• Vomiting

• Headache

• High blood pressure and slow heartbeat followed by low blood pressure and fast heartbeat

• Gasping

• Staggering

• Paralysis

• Convulsions

• Coma

Warning signs – Call our office or the poison control center if:

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