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Nerium oleander – Kerala
May 15 , 2024
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- After the death of a 24-year-old woman, two Kerala government-controlled temple boards, which together manage 2,500-odd temples in the state, have banned use of oleander (arali) flowers.
- Nerium oleander, commonly known as oleander or rosebay, is a plant cultivated worldwide in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions.
- It is known for its drought tolerance; the shrub is often used for ornamental and landscaping purposes.
- There are different varieties of oleander, each with a flower of a different colour.
- An oil prepared from the root bark can be used to treat skin diseases.
- Even though it is prescribed in some ayurvedic formulations, oleander’s toxicity has also long been recognised across the world.
- Moreover, ingestion or inhalation of smoke from burning oleander can also be intoxicating.
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