Western Hermetic Mythology, the Devil is often portrayed as a powerful and malevolent supernatural being associated with evil, temptation and the embodiment of wickedness. The concept of the Devil has evolved over time and has been influenced by various religious and cultural beliefs. In Christianity, the Devil is believed to be the ultimate source of evil and the adversary of God and humanity. I do not entirely agree as man has "free will" and the white man has proven of his abuse and cruelty with slavery and crimes against humanity. The white man is a prime example of evil continuing to murder children and humans all in the name money and greed! The "ROOT OF ALL EVIL IS SEPERATION". Man is responsible for all of this within politics, and any establishment that chooses to rule over humanity. In Hermeticism, a philosophical and esoteric tradition influenced by ancient Egyptian and Greek teachings, the Devil is often seen as a symbol of the lower self or ego.
It represents the aspects of human nature that hinder spiritual growth and enlightenment. It is the responsibility of every human being to reach a higher consciousness. However, if I have to make a choice between Jesus or Lucifer, I prefer the Devil. He or she is more interesting archetype plus the Devil is not the adversary or the evil of the world, because evil resides in all humans. It is a duality of good and evil that resides in all of us whether you choose to ignore it or confront it.
In this context the Devil is not an external entity but rather an internal force that you need to overcome through self awareness and spiritual transformation. Throughout history, various cultures and belief systems that have depicted the Devil differently. The Devil is perceived as a horned creature, a serpent or a tempter. The Devil is often associated with deception, temptation and corruption of human souls. It's important to note that interpretations of the Devil may vary among different religious and philosophical traditions. Lets describe some of the various plants and herbs within the "THE DEVILS PLANTATION", remember this is not an exhaustive list because there are many more poisonous plants. You are an adult and responsible for your own actions. It's crucial to exercise caution and avoid consuming unknown plants and seek professional guidance when dealing with potentially toxic plants.
It represents the aspects of human nature that hinder spiritual growth and enlightenment. It is the responsibility of every human being to reach a higher consciousness. However, if I have to make a choice between Jesus or Lucifer, I prefer the Devil. He or she is more interesting archetype plus the Devil is not the adversary or the evil of the world, because evil resides in all humans. It is a duality of good and evil that resides in all of us whether you choose to ignore it or confront it.
In this context the Devil is not an external entity but rather an internal force that you need to overcome through self awareness and spiritual transformation. Throughout history, various cultures and belief systems that have depicted the Devil differently. The Devil is perceived as a horned creature, a serpent or a tempter. The Devil is often associated with deception, temptation and corruption of human souls. It's important to note that interpretations of the Devil may vary among different religious and philosophical traditions. Lets describe some of the various plants and herbs within the "THE DEVILS PLANTATION", remember this is not an exhaustive list because there are many more poisonous plants. You are an adult and responsible for your own actions. It's crucial to exercise caution and avoid consuming unknown plants and seek professional guidance when dealing with potentially toxic plants.
01. Deadly Night Shade (Atropa belladonna): All parts of this plant, including the berries contain toxic alkaloids that can
cause symptoms such as dilated pupils, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations and even death.
02. Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum): Found in many regions, this plant contains highly toxic compounds, including coniine. Ingesting any part of the plant can lead to symptoms such as respiratory failure, paralysis, and potentially fatal consequences.
03. Oleander (Nerium oleander): This ornamental shrub contains glycosides, which are highly toxic to humans and animals. Ingesting any part of the plant can cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, irregular heartbeat and even death.
04. Castor Bean (Ricinus communis): The seeds of this plant contain ricin, a potent toxin. Ingesting even a few seeds can lead to severe symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and organ failure.
05. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea): While this plant is known for it's attractive flowers, it contains cardiac - glycosides that can be toxic if ingested. Symptoms may include irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting and confusion.
06. Datura (Datura stamonium): Also known as Jimsonweed, this plant contains tropane , alkaloids, that can cause hallucinations delirium, rapid heartbeat, and other severe symptoms if ingested.
07. Water Hemlock (Cicuta spp): Considered the most toxic plant in North America, water Hemlock contains cicutoxin which affects the central nervous system. Ingesting any part of the plant can lead to symptoms such as seizures, respiratory failure and death.
08. Jimsonweed (Datura stamonium): High levels of Jimsonweed ingestion may produce dangerous medical conditions such as cardiac arrhythmia, hyperpyrexia, seizures, coma, respiratory arrest,. Physostigmine is the preferred treatment for severe cases of jimsonweed poisoning and benzodiazepine therapy is the preferred treatment for agitation.
09. Angels Trumpet (Brugmansia spp): Ingestion of Angels Trumpet flowers or a tea brewed from them results in an alkaloid - induced central nervous system anticholinergic syndrome characterized by symptoms such as fever, delirium, hallucinations, agitations and persistent, memory disturbances.
10. White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima): White Snakeroot contains the toxin tremetol; when the plants are consumed by cattle the meat and milk become contaminated with toxin. When this occurs the poison will be passed down to humans when they have consumed these products. It causes tremetol poisoning in humans. This is referred to as "milk sickness" as humans ingest the toxin by drinking cow milk because the cows had eaten snakeroot.
cause symptoms such as dilated pupils, dry mouth, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations and even death.
02. Poison Hemlock (Conium maculatum): Found in many regions, this plant contains highly toxic compounds, including coniine. Ingesting any part of the plant can lead to symptoms such as respiratory failure, paralysis, and potentially fatal consequences.
03. Oleander (Nerium oleander): This ornamental shrub contains glycosides, which are highly toxic to humans and animals. Ingesting any part of the plant can cause symptoms like nausea, vomiting, irregular heartbeat and even death.
04. Castor Bean (Ricinus communis): The seeds of this plant contain ricin, a potent toxin. Ingesting even a few seeds can lead to severe symptoms such as abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration, and organ failure.
05. Foxglove (Digitalis purpurea): While this plant is known for it's attractive flowers, it contains cardiac - glycosides that can be toxic if ingested. Symptoms may include irregular heartbeat, nausea, vomiting and confusion.
06. Datura (Datura stamonium): Also known as Jimsonweed, this plant contains tropane , alkaloids, that can cause hallucinations delirium, rapid heartbeat, and other severe symptoms if ingested.
07. Water Hemlock (Cicuta spp): Considered the most toxic plant in North America, water Hemlock contains cicutoxin which affects the central nervous system. Ingesting any part of the plant can lead to symptoms such as seizures, respiratory failure and death.
08. Jimsonweed (Datura stamonium): High levels of Jimsonweed ingestion may produce dangerous medical conditions such as cardiac arrhythmia, hyperpyrexia, seizures, coma, respiratory arrest,. Physostigmine is the preferred treatment for severe cases of jimsonweed poisoning and benzodiazepine therapy is the preferred treatment for agitation.
09. Angels Trumpet (Brugmansia spp): Ingestion of Angels Trumpet flowers or a tea brewed from them results in an alkaloid - induced central nervous system anticholinergic syndrome characterized by symptoms such as fever, delirium, hallucinations, agitations and persistent, memory disturbances.
10. White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima): White Snakeroot contains the toxin tremetol; when the plants are consumed by cattle the meat and milk become contaminated with toxin. When this occurs the poison will be passed down to humans when they have consumed these products. It causes tremetol poisoning in humans. This is referred to as "milk sickness" as humans ingest the toxin by drinking cow milk because the cows had eaten snakeroot.
11. Autumn Crocus (Colochicum autunale): It is poisonous and can cause burning of the mouth and throat, vomiting, diarrhea, liver and kidney problems, blood disorders, nerve problems shock and organ failure and death. There have been reports of poisonous when Autumn Crocus was mistaken for onions, wild garlic, or wild leeks and eaten.
12. Yew (taxus spp): Yew tress were used as symbols of immortality, but also seen as omens of doom. For many centuries it was the custom for Yew branches to be carried on Palm Sunday and at Funerals. In Ireland it was said that Yew was "the coffin of the vine", as wine barrels were made of Yew staves.
13. English Ivy (Hedera Helix): English Ivy is a dietary supplement that has many health benefits. It is known to help reduce inflammation, improve respiratory health and boost the immune system. It can also help reduce stress and anxiety improve digestion and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
14. Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis): Lily of the valley may impact your vision and lead to symptoms such as blurry vision or seeing halos around objects. Depression, loss of appetite if vision is altered or you have blurry vision it due to chronic cases from overdose. Skin symptoms and touching the Lily of the valley cause skin irritation.
15. Daddodil (Narccissu spp): Can be toxic when swallowed, it can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. Eating the bulb can cause severe irritation of the mouth and stomach upset. These symptoms are usually not life threatening and resolve within a few hours or not.
16. Monkshood (Aconitum spp): The foliage of Monkshood plants is extremely toxic if eaten. Poisonous symptoms include general weakness and eventual respiratory paralysis. Abdominal pain and nausea may also occur. A fatal dose for an average dog 0.2 and horses are killed by doses as small as 12 ounces.
17. Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana): All parts of the pokeweed plant are poisonous, especially the roots and seeds, but it's toxicity is generally considered to be low. Pokeweed can reach up to 10 feet tall and has distinctly red sterns and berries that change from green to dark purple when ripe.
18. Mistletoe (Viscum album): You would never think the pretty plant could be harmful but Mistletoe can be toxic and the majority of the patients ingesting the plant remained asymptomatic with no reported deaths. Ingestion of up to three berries or two leaves is unlikely to produce serious human toxicity. Parts of the plant such as the leaves and seeds contain phoratoxin and viscotoxin which are both poisonous proteins when ingested.
19. Wisteria (Wisteria spp): All parts of the Wisteria plant are considered toxic especially the pods and seeds. Although serious poisonings are not common, exposures to few seeds have been known to result in serious effects. Symptoms include oral burning stomach pain and diarrhea.
20. Marijuana (Marijuana): Side effects are not as serious but can still have effect on the human mind and body, which most people would disagree. Cough, soar throat, dilated blood vessels in the eyes. Alter perception of time moving faster or slower, dizziness, impaired memory. Increased appetite, Hallucinations and addiction.
12. Yew (taxus spp): Yew tress were used as symbols of immortality, but also seen as omens of doom. For many centuries it was the custom for Yew branches to be carried on Palm Sunday and at Funerals. In Ireland it was said that Yew was "the coffin of the vine", as wine barrels were made of Yew staves.
13. English Ivy (Hedera Helix): English Ivy is a dietary supplement that has many health benefits. It is known to help reduce inflammation, improve respiratory health and boost the immune system. It can also help reduce stress and anxiety improve digestion and reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
14. Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis): Lily of the valley may impact your vision and lead to symptoms such as blurry vision or seeing halos around objects. Depression, loss of appetite if vision is altered or you have blurry vision it due to chronic cases from overdose. Skin symptoms and touching the Lily of the valley cause skin irritation.
15. Daddodil (Narccissu spp): Can be toxic when swallowed, it can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. Eating the bulb can cause severe irritation of the mouth and stomach upset. These symptoms are usually not life threatening and resolve within a few hours or not.
16. Monkshood (Aconitum spp): The foliage of Monkshood plants is extremely toxic if eaten. Poisonous symptoms include general weakness and eventual respiratory paralysis. Abdominal pain and nausea may also occur. A fatal dose for an average dog 0.2 and horses are killed by doses as small as 12 ounces.
17. Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana): All parts of the pokeweed plant are poisonous, especially the roots and seeds, but it's toxicity is generally considered to be low. Pokeweed can reach up to 10 feet tall and has distinctly red sterns and berries that change from green to dark purple when ripe.
18. Mistletoe (Viscum album): You would never think the pretty plant could be harmful but Mistletoe can be toxic and the majority of the patients ingesting the plant remained asymptomatic with no reported deaths. Ingestion of up to three berries or two leaves is unlikely to produce serious human toxicity. Parts of the plant such as the leaves and seeds contain phoratoxin and viscotoxin which are both poisonous proteins when ingested.
19. Wisteria (Wisteria spp): All parts of the Wisteria plant are considered toxic especially the pods and seeds. Although serious poisonings are not common, exposures to few seeds have been known to result in serious effects. Symptoms include oral burning stomach pain and diarrhea.
20. Marijuana (Marijuana): Side effects are not as serious but can still have effect on the human mind and body, which most people would disagree. Cough, soar throat, dilated blood vessels in the eyes. Alter perception of time moving faster or slower, dizziness, impaired memory. Increased appetite, Hallucinations and addiction.
21. Dieffenbachia (Dieffenbachia spp): The plants contain cells known as idioblasts . These cells contain raphides, which are spicules of calcium oxalate crystals that are sharp and needle-shaped. The crystals are packed in a gelatinous substance that contains free oxalic acid. Very little is needed for sufficient problems.
22. Philodendrons (philodendrons spp): All parts of philodendrons are toxic if eaten. They contain calcium oxalate crystals that will cause burning and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue along with excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty and difficulty swallowing. Keep philodendrons away from any pets or young children that may eat plants.
23. Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta): All parts of the sago palm are poisonous, but the seeds (nuts) are the most toxic to pets and are easier for pets to eat than the prickly frons. Ingestion of a small amount of the can cause serious effects. The sago palm plant contains several toxic compounds.
24. Caladdium (caladdium spp.): All parts of the plant are toxic if chewed or swallowed. Symptoms include and intense and painful burning sensation, excessive salivation and swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, and throat as well as severe gastric irritation.
25. Daphne (Daphne spp): Is Daphne poisonous? All parts of the plant are very poisonous, for humans, dogs, and cats. Contact with the shrub can cause severe irritation of the skin. The poison of Daphne can cause redness, itching and eczema. These are the mild effects before it attacks the rest of the body.
26. Morning Glory (Ipomoea): Fortunately eating morning glory flowers is not dangerous unless the child chokes. However, the seeds can be poisonous, especially in large quantities. The seeds contain a chemical similar to LSD Symptoms can range widely from diarrhea to hallucinations.
27. Lily (Lilium spp): The Lily is favored at funerals because it represents the moment when the soul departs from the body. The Lily also represents the soul of the deceased returning to a place of peace. Lilies are lethally toxic to cats. In fact, they are so poisonous that a cat can suffer kidney failure just from biting into a leaf or petal. Licking Lily pollen from it's paws or drinking water from a vase that had cut Lilies in it. This toxin that affects cats hasn't been identified.
28. Snow Drop (Galanthus spp): Although the toxin from the bulb of the snowdrop is moderate. The bulbs of other flowers, such as tulips are more likely to be lethal. As a result the flower, has long been viewed as a symbol of hope for better times ahead. However to see a single snowdrop flower once was viewed as a sign of impending death it was considered bad luck to place it in the home.
29. Mountain Laurel (Kalmai latifolia): Mountain Laurel is an evergreen flowering shrub that happens to be the state flower of Pennsylvania and other eastern regions, but is uncommon inn north western areas. While this shrub is nice to loo at it is toxic to anyone who ingest it. It is deadly to humans if they eat the berries.
30. Poinsettia (Euphorbia puicherrama): The poinsettia plant is not dangerous to animals or humans the plant will die in freezing temperatures otherwise it's not fatal if eaten. If children and pets eat it. A mouth rash can develop and stomach upset. The sap can cause a skin rash too.
22. Philodendrons (philodendrons spp): All parts of philodendrons are toxic if eaten. They contain calcium oxalate crystals that will cause burning and irritation of the mouth, lips and tongue along with excessive drooling, vomiting and difficulty and difficulty swallowing. Keep philodendrons away from any pets or young children that may eat plants.
23. Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta): All parts of the sago palm are poisonous, but the seeds (nuts) are the most toxic to pets and are easier for pets to eat than the prickly frons. Ingestion of a small amount of the can cause serious effects. The sago palm plant contains several toxic compounds.
24. Caladdium (caladdium spp.): All parts of the plant are toxic if chewed or swallowed. Symptoms include and intense and painful burning sensation, excessive salivation and swelling of the lips, mouth, tongue, and throat as well as severe gastric irritation.
25. Daphne (Daphne spp): Is Daphne poisonous? All parts of the plant are very poisonous, for humans, dogs, and cats. Contact with the shrub can cause severe irritation of the skin. The poison of Daphne can cause redness, itching and eczema. These are the mild effects before it attacks the rest of the body.
26. Morning Glory (Ipomoea): Fortunately eating morning glory flowers is not dangerous unless the child chokes. However, the seeds can be poisonous, especially in large quantities. The seeds contain a chemical similar to LSD Symptoms can range widely from diarrhea to hallucinations.
27. Lily (Lilium spp): The Lily is favored at funerals because it represents the moment when the soul departs from the body. The Lily also represents the soul of the deceased returning to a place of peace. Lilies are lethally toxic to cats. In fact, they are so poisonous that a cat can suffer kidney failure just from biting into a leaf or petal. Licking Lily pollen from it's paws or drinking water from a vase that had cut Lilies in it. This toxin that affects cats hasn't been identified.
28. Snow Drop (Galanthus spp): Although the toxin from the bulb of the snowdrop is moderate. The bulbs of other flowers, such as tulips are more likely to be lethal. As a result the flower, has long been viewed as a symbol of hope for better times ahead. However to see a single snowdrop flower once was viewed as a sign of impending death it was considered bad luck to place it in the home.
29. Mountain Laurel (Kalmai latifolia): Mountain Laurel is an evergreen flowering shrub that happens to be the state flower of Pennsylvania and other eastern regions, but is uncommon inn north western areas. While this shrub is nice to loo at it is toxic to anyone who ingest it. It is deadly to humans if they eat the berries.
30. Poinsettia (Euphorbia puicherrama): The poinsettia plant is not dangerous to animals or humans the plant will die in freezing temperatures otherwise it's not fatal if eaten. If children and pets eat it. A mouth rash can develop and stomach upset. The sap can cause a skin rash too.
31. Stinging Nettle (Urtica diocia): If touched, these needles like hairs inject the stinging acid into the skin triggering a burning sensation and an itchy rash. Thankfully the symptoms usually do not persist longer than 24 hours. Interestingly the cooked plant is safe to eat and is popular in some places as a vegetable.
32. Yellow Jessamins (Gelsemium sempervirens): The flowers, leaves, and roots are poisonous and may be lethal to humans and livestock. The species nectar may also be toxic to honeybees if too much is consumed and honey is made from Carolina Jessamine nectar maybe toxic to humans.
33. Aconite (Aconitum spp): Aconitum napellus and Aconite septentrional (a northern variant) contains aconitine one of the most potent plant toxins. Severe poisoning may occur through ingestion of herbal medicines containing aconitine and from deliberate ingestion to cause self harm.
34. Azalea (Rhododendron spp): Rhododendron contain poisonous substances and should not be ingested by humans or animals. Honey made from flowers also be toxic. Poisonous parts that are toxic could be fatal if eaten.
35. Buttercup (Ranunculus spp): Toxicity, all randunculus (buttercup) species are poisonous when eaten fresh but there acrid taste will cause blistering of the mouth, nervousness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, twitching and ear and lips, death.
36. Donkey's Tail: Keep Donkey's Tail out of reach of children and pets. If the pet is vomiting get to a veterinarian right away. If a child or adult ingest it, you could have rashes, diarrhea, inflammation, swelling, redness and itchy skin.
37. Fire Thorn : This plant can be toxic to humans and pets, irritation, stomach upset and rash on the skin, diarrhea, sweating confusion, vomiting, drooling, pain swelling of limbs, slow heart rate and seizures.
38. Wort Weed : Wort Weed is known as St. John's Wort which can have serious harmful effects, red pigmentation of the skin, irritation, inflammation of the body, can cause edema, panting, confusion, depression, weak hind legs, head rubbing and high temperatures.
39. Water Hemlock : This plant is poisonous at all stages of growth and most toxic in the spring. Treatment focuses on removing toxins from the body but not 100%. Just by touching you can have breakdown, kidney failure, seizures and end up in a coma.
40. Hellebore (Helleborus spp): Hellebore can cause, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and even death. It can also cause neurological symptoms, such as confusion, dizziness, and seizures. In addition, it can cause skin irritation and rashes. Long-term use of white Hellebore can lead to liver and kidney damage.
Here you can find more poisonous plants that dwell in the dark abyss of the Devils Plantation.
32. Yellow Jessamins (Gelsemium sempervirens): The flowers, leaves, and roots are poisonous and may be lethal to humans and livestock. The species nectar may also be toxic to honeybees if too much is consumed and honey is made from Carolina Jessamine nectar maybe toxic to humans.
33. Aconite (Aconitum spp): Aconitum napellus and Aconite septentrional (a northern variant) contains aconitine one of the most potent plant toxins. Severe poisoning may occur through ingestion of herbal medicines containing aconitine and from deliberate ingestion to cause self harm.
34. Azalea (Rhododendron spp): Rhododendron contain poisonous substances and should not be ingested by humans or animals. Honey made from flowers also be toxic. Poisonous parts that are toxic could be fatal if eaten.
35. Buttercup (Ranunculus spp): Toxicity, all randunculus (buttercup) species are poisonous when eaten fresh but there acrid taste will cause blistering of the mouth, nervousness, diarrhea, abdominal pain, twitching and ear and lips, death.
36. Donkey's Tail: Keep Donkey's Tail out of reach of children and pets. If the pet is vomiting get to a veterinarian right away. If a child or adult ingest it, you could have rashes, diarrhea, inflammation, swelling, redness and itchy skin.
37. Fire Thorn : This plant can be toxic to humans and pets, irritation, stomach upset and rash on the skin, diarrhea, sweating confusion, vomiting, drooling, pain swelling of limbs, slow heart rate and seizures.
38. Wort Weed : Wort Weed is known as St. John's Wort which can have serious harmful effects, red pigmentation of the skin, irritation, inflammation of the body, can cause edema, panting, confusion, depression, weak hind legs, head rubbing and high temperatures.
39. Water Hemlock : This plant is poisonous at all stages of growth and most toxic in the spring. Treatment focuses on removing toxins from the body but not 100%. Just by touching you can have breakdown, kidney failure, seizures and end up in a coma.
40. Hellebore (Helleborus spp): Hellebore can cause, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and even death. It can also cause neurological symptoms, such as confusion, dizziness, and seizures. In addition, it can cause skin irritation and rashes. Long-term use of white Hellebore can lead to liver and kidney damage.
Here you can find more poisonous plants that dwell in the dark abyss of the Devils Plantation.
