buddleia...toxic?

[mattburgess]

Does anybody know if Buddleia is poisonous? I burnt a huge bushload last night and have woken up with what feels like a mild hangover (heady and tired) - and no I didn't have any booze last night and also had a relatively early night!

I've often wondered if buddleia is ok - wheather to use it when I'm lighting the BBQ etc. Could just be end of the week sindrome I guess...

 

[g4ghb]

according to THIS it isn't but i'm no expert so claim no responsibility

 

[slowworm]

No known hazards according to PFAF either: http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Buddleia+davidii

 

[mattburgess]

Good website resources guys - thanks. Looks like it may have been due to that party pack of Doritos then!

 

[Paul_B]

Where were you burning the buddleia Matt? I woke up this morning with hangover symptoms too. It wasn't your fault was it?

Perhaps it could have been that wine then, a not very nice rioja but it did have to be got rid of one way or another.

 

[Shewie]

We've got a veracious buddleia in the corner of our garden which I prune and burn each year, never had any probs though. I suppose plants can affect people in different ways though.

 

[phill_ue]

My Mum has a buddleia, I was under the impression it is good for hand drills. Can anyone elaborate?

 

[Shewie]

My Mum has a buddleia, I was under the impression it is good for hand drills. Can anyone elaborate?

I asked a similar question last year after a bit of pruning. Not got round to trying it yet but it looks very much like elder so I'm expecting good results.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=46601&highlight=buddleia

 

[phill_ue]

Then I shall make sure I pinch some when she slashes it back!

 

[mattburgess]

Unless your in Stratford East London teh hangover symptoms are all your doing Shewie!

Also heard that buddleia is good for hand drills and have some seasoning in the airing cupboard - will test results this weekend!