Mock berries can often be found in small clay pots at house entrances. They delight the eye all year round with their green foliage and in winter they show bold colors with their red berries. How poisonous are they?
Are mockberries poisonous?
Mockberries are slightly poisonous, especially the berries with seeds. Symptoms of poisoning include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal pain. The leaves, on the other hand, are non-toxic and are even used for tea.
Slightly poisonous and medicinal
Officially stated that mock berries are classified as slightly poisonous. Anyone who eats too many berries with seeds must be prepared for symptoms of poisoning. For the mock berries these are:
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gastrointestinal pain
The leaves of the berries are non-toxic and are used for tea in North America. In addition, the essential oil they contain is used to produce wintergreen oil. When applied to the skin, it has a pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effect. This can help with, among other things, nerve pain, muscle tension and rheumatic complaints.
Tip
The easy-care pseudoberries are not particularly poisonous to animals or are uninteresting for consumption by most animals such as cats and dogs.
