Is the bitter gourd poisonous?
Gourd is also known as water gourd, put gourd, gourd, etc., there are sweet, bitter two, sweet gourd edible, and bitter gourd contains a phytotoxin - alkali glycoside toxin, can stimulate the gastrointestinal tract leading to its dysfunction, accidental ingestion can cause food poisoning. But sweet gourd and bitter gourd in shape can not be identified, and the toxin is not easy to be destroyed after heating. Bitter gourd contains a phytotoxin - bitter gourd, accidentally eaten to stimulate the gastrointestinal tract and thus lead to its dysfunction caused by food poisoning, manifested as nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, abdominal distension, pressure around the umbilicus, dehydration, and other symptoms, the body temperature is more than normal, the incubation period is generally 3-10 hours. Once found poisoned, go to the hospital in time.