poisoned by the yew tree

15 years ago

I've been making christmas wreaths with yew branches. My right index finger is lumpy and swollen and itchy when hot. I believe it to be reacting to the yew. What can I do to draw the poison out of the finger?

Comments (2)

brendan_of_bonsai
15 years ago
Ice is a good place to start.
rusty_blackhaw
15 years ago
This sounds more like mechanical irritation/foreign body reaction or possibly an allergy (yew should be toxic only when eaten). If swelling increases and it becomes painful it's time to get medical attention.
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