Bleeding Heart poisoning: Bleeding heart is a vine plant that can cause skin reactions on exposure and systemic symptoms such as convulsions if eaten. The leaves and roots are the most toxic parts of the plant and contain a toxic chemical called isoquinoline. Large amounts of the plant need to be eaten for poisoning to occur. The plant is native to North America. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Bleeding Heart poisoning is available below.
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Prognosis for Bleeding Heart poisoning: The skin irritation is usually minor and large quantities have to be eaten to cause poisoning.
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