Unknown got wild plant syrup, this woman burns naturally

KOMPAS.com – Second-degree burns that cause blistering are usually caused by fire or something very hot. But it turns out that some herbs can also cause second degree burns.

It's the real Charlotte Murphy, a 21-year-old American. Part of Murphy's left leg blisters a few days after she stumbled and fell into a wild yam expanse ( Pastinaca sativa ). This plant sap is indeed dangerous. Although the roots are brown, they can be eaten, but their sap contains furanocoumarins, a compound that can cause severe burns. "The sap is toxic and harms the body's ability to control the sun's UV rays," says Joellen Lampman, a lecturer in the management program. pests of Cornell University at Live Science Wednesday (18/7/2018).

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According to the biology expert of the State University of Pennsylvania, wild yam plant Pastinaca sativa can generally reach 150 centimeters

The characteristic of this dangerous plant is, it has a small yellowish flower that has the shape of a umbrella, about 5

Cases like this are rare, but it never hurts us to stay alert. If you suspect that you have been in contact with a wild yam plant, wash affected skin immediately with soap and water.

Toxic chemicals only take 30 to 60 minutes to penetrate the skin and damage our DNA.

The State of Murphy

After stumbling and falling into a poisoned wild yam plant, he had time to heat under the sun for several hours and not to washing the feet

Newsweek Thursday 19/7/2018), a few days after the incident, Murphy wakes up and sees his feet already blistered. He could not even walk because it was very painful.

Murphy took care of the University of Vermont hospital, suffered trauma and burns and is now back home

"Right now the situation is better. (19459004)

To remind others, Murphy also uploaded his burned-foot photos to the Facebooknya account.

In his photographic description, he hopes his case can be a lesson for many people, especially to be wary of the wild cbadava plant.