No more oleander flower offerings in temples of Kerala! What could be the reason?

Two temple committees controlled by the Kerala government have banned the use of oleander flowers in temples in Kerala. Previously, a 24-year-old woman died after accidentally chewing some oleander leaves.

Here’s everything you need to know about the matter.

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On April 30, a 24-year-old nurse, Surya Surendran, died after accidentally eating oleander leaves.

According to sources, the nurse has found a new job in the UK and is ready to leave on April 28. However, she accidentally chewed a few leaves from the oleander plant, resulting in accidental oleander poisoning that cost the nurse her life.

Shortly after swallowing the leaves, she felt uneasy. She also vomited for a while. Next, she collapsed at the Kochi airport later in the day. The nurse eventually died after spending several days in the hospital. When the doctor asked her about her dietary history, she said she had eaten oleander flowers and leaves. The medical examiner made it clear to the police that she was poisoned by oleander.

Oleander plant

Oleander or rose bay is actually oleander. This is a plant grown in temperate, tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The plant is used for landscaping and ornamental purposes. They are also known for their drought tolerance.

This plant is known as kanaveeram and arali in Kerala. It grows along beaches and highways. They provided green fencing for these areas. There are many varieties of oleander.

toxicity

The oleander plant is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine. However, as Paul J Boor and Shannon D Langford (two of the researchers who have studied this topic at different times) point out, these The plant is still quite toxic when ingested. This plant has been used as a suicide tool since ancient times.

toxic effects

People may experience a range of effects, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, rash, confusion, slow heartbeat and more. Symptoms of poisoning last about 1 to 3 days.

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