The yew, the tree of death, is one of the most poisonous tree species in the world.
The ten to eleven species are mainly found in the temperate areas of the northern hemisphere; the European yew (Taxus baccata) is the only species native to Europe.
Most species of yew, such as the European yew (Taxus baccata), contain very toxic ingredients such as Taxin B. In particular, the Pacific yew (Taxus brevifolia) contains paclitaxel (Taxol), which is used to treat breast and ovarian cancer. Bark, needles and seeds are poisonous. However, the red seed coat does not contain any toxins. Cases of fatal poisoning by yew trees are known from humans, cattle and horses. The occurrence of ecdysterone has been described several times.
Негізгі бет The tree of death / the tree of life. The yew, the most poisonous tree in Germany.
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