Be careful: a burn from a cow-bean is dangerous!

Borshevik is one of the most dangerous plants. There are several dozens of its species. Some of them are decorative, others are edible, but most of them harm the person. A burn from a hogweed can be so extensive that a threat to life and health will appear. It is very important to provide first aid to the victim of this burning plant on time.

Beware of the insidious enemy

Borshchevik can be recognized by its impressive size. There is an opinion that he was brought in the 40s from the USA specially to obtain fodder for cows. Culture has taken root, but there was not much sense from it. Cow's milk became bitter, and the heat treatment of this plant required additional labor and financial costs. The plant grows unusually fast, reaching a height of 3-4 meters. This giant gives shoots from the root branches and sows the seeds. In one season they can fall to the ground up to 6 thousand from one plant.

For this reason, in many corners of the middle belt of Russia there was a cowboy. Burns from him are not too painful in themselves and do not show up in the first few minutes. But they cause the most powerful damage to the skin when exposed to ultraviolet rays. There are cases when a burn from a hogweed is estimated from I to III degree. And this insidious enemy grows next to us - on open vacant lots, abandoned fields, in old parks, neglected garden plots, cemeteries. If you noticed a plant on your dacha site, immediately dispose of it.

What is a burn from a hogweed

The best preventive measure will not be at all suited to this plant. As already mentioned, the cow-bream can be recognized by its large size. His umbrellas are similar to dill and from them emanates a sharp smell. Already at a distance of 4-5 meters you can feel it. Never touch an unprotected part of your body. The juice of the plant contains furokumariny - substances that enhance the effect of ultraviolet rays. Further exposure to the sun causes pain, redness, blisters. In no case should you open them yourself. Serous fluid from blisters is extremely toxic and causes damage to healthy skin. The burn from the hogweed is dangerous, and that if the wrong action or inaction results in complications.

Burns from hogweed: how to treat

Actions to be taken:

1. Wash the place with water for 10-15 minutes.
2. Spread the affected area with alcohol, furatsilinom or manganese solution.
3. Wear clothing that protects the burn from sunlight.
4. From allergic swelling, take inside the antihistamine drug, which is sold freely in the pharmacy.
5. If there are bubbles, do not smear them with butter, kefir, sour cream. Do not use any other methods of traditional medicine.
6. Do not pierce the blisters yourself. This should be done by surgeons to prevent the progression of skin lesions.
7. Apply a clean bandage and seek medical help, remember to describe the plant, because of which you have problems.