Contact Dermatitis. Contact dermatitis is a rash caused by direct skin exposure to a substance. It is one of the most common skin disorders, with a lifetime prevalence of 30 percent. 12 Often intensely pruritic, the dermatitis can be induced by an allergen or more commonly by an irritant.
Bird of Paradise poisoning: Various parts of the Bird of Paradise plant are poisonous-the seeds contain toxic tannins and the leaves can contain hydrocyanic acid. Eating five seed pods can result in poisoning symptoms but the plant is generally considered to have low toxicity.ird of Paradise poisoning: Various parts of the Bird of Paradise plant are poisonous-the seeds contain toxic tannins and the leaves can contain hydrocyanic acid. Eating five seed pods can result in poisoning symptoms but the plant is generally considered to have low toxicity.
Domanski/iStock/Getty Images. Bird of paradise plants (Strelitzia spp. ) make a striking statement in the home or garden. Prized for their long-lasting beauty as cut flowers, bird of paradise plants grow best in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11 and are often cultivated as houseplants.According to the ASPCA, bird of paradise plants are toxic to cats, dogs and horses.On the other hand, the University of Connecticut categorizes the plants as safe for humans.ats, horses and dogs may show signs of poisoning if they ingest part of the plant. Specific symptoms and the severity of the symptoms will vary depending on how much of the plant was consumed and the overall health of the animal. The seeds and the fruit are the most toxic parts of the plant, according to the ASPCA.