Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Makino is a plant in the Araceae family, order Alismatales, kingdom Plantae. Toxic/Poisonous.

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Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Makino

Q: Is Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Makino poisonous?

Yes, Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Makino (Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Makino) is classified as poisonous or toxic. Toxicity risk detected (mainly via ingestion); avoid direct contact and ingestion. Always exercise caution and never consume this species without expert identification.

Pinellia ternata is a rhizome-spreading herb used in traditional Chinese medicine, with studied effects on rat metabolism.

Family

Araceae

Genus

Pinellia

Order

Alismatales

Class

Liliopsida

⚠️ Is Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Makino Poisonous?

Yes, Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Makino (Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Makino) is classified as poisonous or toxic. Toxicity risk detected (mainly via ingestion); avoid direct contact and ingestion. Never consume or handle this species without proper identification by an expert.

About Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Makino

Pinellia ternata (Thunb.) Makino spreads via rhizomes, and produces small bulblets, also called bulbils, at the base of every leaf. This species flowers in spring. As a traditional medicine, Pinellia ternata is toxic when raw and requires processing before use. In traditional Chinese medicine, it is recognized as an effective herb for removing phlegm-dampness. One study has found that high doses of Pinellia extract influence thermogenesis and fatty acid oxidation in Zucker rats.

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