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Is himalayan balsam harmful to human like causing skin irritation if so could you give me some advice on treatment and precautions. thank you




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I am not aware of it causing skin irritation but people can react to the sap of a lot of plants. It is viewed as an invasive weed and if found in your garden you are encouraged to eradicate it.

This is Garden Organics advice on doing so:

http://www.gardenorganic.org.uk/organicweeds/weed_information/weed.php?id=96

16 Jun, 2010

 

This plant has become a pest to our river ways and canals etc, and it would be best to pull it all out before it throws its seed, saying this, to watch the seeds fly is simply amazing, I have never seen anything like it ,quite remarkable, however get rid.

16 Jun, 2010

 

if you have a rash see your doctor

16 Jun, 2010

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