Vomiting, breathing problems, convulsions... Be careful, thrush can be dangerous for your health.

Who says May 1st, says sprig of lily of the valley . This white-flowered plant, as pretty as it is, can carry health risks .

If ingested, it slows the heart rate, increases blood pressure and causes digestive problems (mouth irritation, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.).

Among the symptoms, the Lille University Hospital poison control center also notes numbness, drowsiness, breathing problems, increased urine volume, spasms, dizziness, tremors of the extremities and convulsions.

Caution for children and animals

The risk of poisoning is very high when in contact with children, who are more vulnerable. Animals are subject to the same reactions.

All parts of the plant are harmful, reminds the Lille University Hospital. "Poisoning can occur from ingesting berries but also from absorbing water in which a bouquet of lily of the valley has been stored."

In case of ingestion, it is recommended to contact the nearest poison control center or consult your doctor or veterinarian.