Cestrum nocturnum
While I have plenty to say about chemicals that have a particular effect on me, there are plenty of natural things that are bad for people.
This Jasmine-night-bloom had a severe effect on Elibariki or night guard. The fragrance is strong and intoxicating and the smell is during the night - I'm not certain now if the flowers are open during the day.
The main effect on Elibariki was a severe headache. But his eyes watered as well. I did not particularly like the smell either but it had no effect on me. Some larger, hovering insects worked the flowers.
We removed all the bushes, which were difficult to kill as the stumps regrew.
There are warnings on the pack, but there are no ingredients listed.
There is full and fair information on the website however.
They say it is harmful by inhalation and if swallowed
They say it is a skin irritant.
They say it is harmful to the aquatic environment.
It is not considered hazardous under NZ legislation.
I do not operate the bottle, my wife does, and while she may use (not always) those yellow gloves - she does not wear a respirator - and how else can you use it if inhalation is hazardous.
I can smell it from quite a distance and it provoke numbness on my tongue, tightness in my chest, stimulating coughing. It gives me a headache and just makes me feel awful.
Housewives are pigheaded creatures (that might stimulate debate) and the one in our house continues to use it.
I wonder what protection factory workers have when making this sort of product and what the attrition rate is. Then how do those workers fare health-wise in later life.
I know of certain rose growers who turn over staff regularly because of the chemicals they are exposed to.
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