Risks
- Indian pink contains about 14 toxic agents, including lobeline, lobelanine, and norlobeline. Ingesting the plant can cause excessive drooling, stomach cramps, heart arrhythmia, and diarrhea.
- Consuming large amounts of Indian pink can lead to severe symptoms such as depression, seizures, and paralysis.
- The seeds of Indian pink contain lysergic acid diethylamide, a poisonous compound that can cause hallucinations and drowsiness in dogs. Ingesting as few as two seeds can be lethal for some dogs.
