In a village in Bhabhua area of ​​Bihar, Jamalghota was eaten while playing, health of 8 children deteriorated simultaneously.

News India Live, Digital Desk: There was a stir in a village in Bhabhua police station area of ​​Kaimur district of Bihar when eight children unknowingly consumed the poisonous fruit ‘Jamalghota’ (which is scientifically known as Jamalghota). croton tiglium It is said) ate. Shortly after eating the fruit, the children started complaining of severe stomach ache, vomiting and diarrhea, after which they were hurriedly admitted to the emergency ward of Sadar Hospital.

How did the incident happen? (The Incident)

According to the information, the children were playing near the house. During this time, he saw Jamalghota fruits in the bushes. The fruits were attractive in appearance, which the children considered to be wild almonds or edible and distributed among themselves and ate them.

symptoms: Within about 15-20 minutes of eating, children started feeling dehydrated (lack of water) and restless.

Readiness: As soon as the parents came to know about this, they immediately took the children to the hospital with the help of ambulance and private vehicles.

Doctors’ opinion and condition of children

Doctors at Sadar Hospital said that the children have been admitted with symptoms of ‘food poisoning’.

Treatment: The process of gastric lavage has been done for the children and they are being given IV fluids so that there is no shortage of water in the body.

Current Status: It is a matter of relief that all the children are currently out of danger and are under the close observation of doctors.

Why is Jamalghota (Purging Nut) dangerous?

Jamalghota is a very powerful purgative. Its seeds contain a poisonous protein called ‘crotin’.

Sharp effect: Even a small portion of it can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting.

Dehydration: If consumed in excess, all the water in the body can be lost, which can prove fatal for children.

skin irritation: Coming in contact with its oil can also cause blisters on the skin.

Warning to parents

The hospital administration and local police have appealed to the villagers to teach their children to stay away from unknown fruits or wild bushes. Especially these plants growing in the outskirts of the village should be identified and destroyed so that such incidents can be prevented in future.