The factory is also in Italy

The story of a 17-year-old resident of Fredericksburg in Virginia ( United States ), lit the red light on the danger of Panace di Mantegazza [VIDEO]. Alex accidentally hit a toxic factory branch while he was doing his gardener job in the area adjacent to a factory. The young man explained to NBC that in the beginning he had not given too much weight to the thing. "Doing this job often happens to me". The boy felt a burning sensation on his face and then sent a message to his father with the conviction that he had an annoying sunburn. The situation became alarming in a few minutes.

In the shower Alex began to feel the first problems with the skin that started to come off. The mother, a nurse immediately took the child of seventeen to the emergency room. "They put me in a shower for an hour and a half to cleanse me."

American Burned Plant

A necessary intervention to reduce the pH level and clean the skin affected by burns second and third degree. During the investigations, the specialists found sap in the young man's body, forbidding exposure to sunlight. "The exposure could have caused more serious consequences" – explained the boy. What happened in United States reported the danger of Panace di Mantegazza . The plant, originating from Caucasus is also present in in Italy and was introduced as an ornamental plant.

In reality, the species is highly toxic and can have devastating consequences on the health of the human being. The experts, indeed, advise not to touch it because it is dangerous for the skin and the eyes.

The Panace of Mantegazza diffused in Northern Italy

Specifically, the lymph contains furanocumarin a substance that becomes toxic when exposed to light. For this reason, it is advisable to stay away from the sun if you are accidentally in contact with this plant. In the Bel Paese Panace di Mantegazza is located in Lombardia Piedmont, Liguria Valle d'Aosta, Lombardia and Veneto. The plant can reach a maximum height of five meters and has large leaves and white flowers up to eighty centimeters. Damage caused by this species [VIDEO] may also be permanent. In addition to injuries and scars, in case of contact, blindness risk