Earlier than you merrily deck your halls, researchers within the Christmas problem of The BMJ provide a information to the potential risks of vegetation historically related to the festive season.
To assist readers navigate this prickly topic, they first compiled a listing of greenery for investigation. This concerned talking to pals and colleagues in regards to the vegetation they related to Christmas, checking aisles of retailers, backyard facilities and florists, and immersing themselves in Yuletide songs, movies, and tales.
They then examined every plant towards the Nationwide Poisons Info Service (ToxBase) database and people listed