The Cerbera odollam plant grows abundantly in parts of Asia. While it seems pretty standard at first glance, its seeds are actually deadly to humans.
is estimated that one week takes their own life with these seeds in India. In fact, researchers believe they are linked to more suicides than any other poisonous plant in the world.
What makes Cerbera odollam so deadly fruit is a compound contained in seeds
It is almost impossible to find traces of these toxic compounds in autopsies, so coroners often difficult to determine the cause of death when this plant is involved.
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This is supposed to be the cause of thousands of suicides and murders.
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Some people eat the seeds by mistake, while others have malicious intent. Because it is so difficult to find traces of these chemicals, many murderers are the seeds of their weapons of choice.
They are also easily accessible to anyone who wants them.
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In India and other parts of Asia, the prevalence of so-called "suicide tree "is amazing. This unfortunately means that the seeds are readily available for purchase. Recently, a 22-year-old in America bought the seeds for a little over $ 5.
This heartbreaking story of Calumet City, Illinois, highlights the fact that the toxic pods are available for purchase online. People around the world buy when they want to commit suicide.
(via The Washington Post)
Be aware of these trees if you plan to visit the 'Asia. If you're not careful, things could turn deadly.
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