Substances, plants and mushrooms

Fireworks contain a variety of substances such as gun powder and various metallic salts, which produce the color effects. Ingesting a small amount of these substances is not dangerous. Ingesting a large amount or severe symptoms requires medical attention.

Highly toxic. The whole plant contains toxic colchicine. Typical symptoms include a burning sensation in the mouth, thirst, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, bradycardia, hallucinations, sensory disturbances, and respiratory depression. Multi-organ failure is possible. If the plant has been ingested, the patient should seek medical attention.

The plant causes local irritation. The plant fluid, or sap, can cause local irritation symptoms, such as stinging and burning at the exposure site. Does not absorb into the body. Rinse the exposed area with water.

The plant is non-toxic.

​Fly agaric is poisonous to the central nervous system (CNS). Typical symptoms are fatigue and disorientation resembling alcohol intoxication. Other symptoms are sweating, increased salivation, vomiting and diarrhea.

If the ingested amount is less than 2 cubes of sugar, the patient can be monitored at home. If ingested in greater amounts, seek medical assistance. Contact the Poison Information Center if someone has ingested Fly agaric. Save the mushroom for possible identification afterwards.​

The plant is toxic, but ingesting a small amount rarely causes symptoms.

The plant is non-toxic.