The larch is a beautiful conifer that finds a home not only in the forest. If the giant stretches towards the sky in a garden, the question of toxicity must be clarified. At some point in her long life she will come across small, inexperienced children.
Is larch poisonous?
Larch is a completely non-toxic coniferous tree, both for humans and animals. Their male flowers and fresh shoots are even edible and can be used as tea or sweetened treats. The only caution is when using larch resin preparations.
No trace of poison
Apart from the fact that the branches of a fully grown larch tree hang high out of reach of a small child, it poses no other danger. The larch is a non-poisonous tree from root to crown.
Useful ingredients
Larch turpentine, which is obtained by drilling the trunks, even has healing ingredients. It is a common ingredient in ointments, bath additives and emulsions. Although the ingredients in larch are not poisonous in themselves, caution should be exercised when handling these preparations.
- the concentration of essential oils is high
- can cause skin irritation in sensitive people
- keep away from children
Flowers and needles are edible
Delicate male flowers are sweetened and edible. A tasty tea can be prepared from fresh shoots.
