Is Skunk Cabbage a Narcotic and Why Is It So Dangerous?
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While the root of eastern skunk cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) was historically noted to have a "slightly narcotic" effect by herbalists, this classification is misleading and dangerous. The plant is primarily known for its toxicity, caused by needle-like calcium oxalate crystals that can cause severe pain and irritation.
