The "bean" is the seed, however it is not really a bean. In this seed, there is ricin, a deadly toxin. The lethal dose for adults is 4 to 8 seeds, however reports of poisoning are relatively rare. The symptoms of poisoning can be delayed up to 36 hours, but commonly it happens around 2-4 hours. This time period will usually include burning in the mouth and throat, purging, abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Within several days there will be severe dehydration, a drop in blood pressure and a decrease in urine. Unless treated, death is estimated in 3-5 days, however full recovery is usually achieved. These are the lethal doses for some animals commonly found in nature/farms or kept as domestic pets:
Rabbit - 4 seeds
Sheep - 5 seeds
Horse - 6 seeds
Pig - 7 seeds
Dog - 11 seeds
Duck - 80 seeds
castor beans
Ricin
Ricin is a toxic substance that comes from the pressed leaves of the castor beans. If the beans of the castor plant are eaten, it could cause harm from the ricin that is formed by the action. Ricin can cause harm through ingestion, inhalation or through contact with the skin.
Some seed have pods that explode when ripe and shoot out the seeds.This is observed in Castor and Balsam.
Castor and Pollux are twin brothers from Greek and Roman mythology, known as the Dioscuri. They were considered the protectors of sailors and were associated with the constellation Gemini. Castor was mortal while Pollux was immortal, and they were said to have been inseparable in their adventures.
You can't.
green beans and Castor beans
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Mice can eat castor beans, but it is not recommended as they contain ricin, a toxic compound that can be harmful to them. If you have a mouse problem, it is best to use alternative methods for control rather than relying on castor beans.
While the answer is debatable, the castor plant is high on the list. One castor bean can kill a person. The toxin ricin is derived from castor beans.
Ricin
No, it does not. Gluten is only found in grains (such as wheat and oats); beans are not grains.
Deadliest plant on earth...Well that's alot of plants. My best guess would be the castor bean plant it produces castor beans which are used to make castor oil. However the beans have another ingredient, ricin which is very deadly and has been used in assasinations. It may only take one castor bean to kill an adult. Then again there are alot of plants on earth and there may be some competition with the castor plant. Water Hemlock might give the castor bean some competition. bacause GOD made them!
Ricin is a poison derived from castor beans. It can be made from the waste material after processing (mashing) castor beans into castor oil. Although not as lethal as anthrax, ricin prevents cells from producing protein and can lead to death within 36 to 72 hours. In 2013, a Mississippi man, Paul Kevin Curtis, was arrested for sending ricin-contaminated letters to a Mississippi senator and President Obama.
Castor oil is a triglyceride derived from castor beans and is primarily composed of ricinoleic acid. It is generally non-polar, which makes it less soluble in polar solvents like acetonitrile. However, some solubility may occur due to the presence of polar functional groups in castor oil, but it is expected to be low. Overall, the solubility of castor oil in acetonitrile is limited.
No they're not, in fact some people even grow them ornamentally. I'm a hiker myself and have seen them growing both in gardens and wild. While there was a push in the past to make it illegal to grow the plant or distribute the seeds nothing ever came of it that I've heard of.
This would be highly toxic. Castor oil is not made this way. The poison in castor bean seeds is water-soluble and so this mix is deadly...tell someone about this who she will listen to and get whatever help you can to make sure this brew is destroyed and the point understood as to how toxic it is. The Related Link below is a source of information. no its O.K. let her drink it. if you crush the beans the powder you get is also very healthy.