Scientific noun: Paris quadrifolia L.

Common noun: : Herb-Paris

Family : Lily family - Liliaceae

Habitat: Deciduous woods of usually calcareous soil in Europe and Asia.

Active principles: Saponins: paridin , paristyphnin, pennogenin Citric -acid Paridol Ecdysterone

Active parts : Fruits and rhizomes

Uses : -- Medicinal:Cardiac sedative in cases of palpitations. As external vulnerary it has been applied in the treatment of wounds that wouldn't usually heal with other medications, specially ulcerous wounds. - Homeopathy: in homeopathy it is used as component in preparations that are used to combat headaches, backache , fever, tremors, vertigo, excessive perspiration, pains in the chest, inflammations of the eyes, etc. Given the toxicity of their components its use is dissuaded in home-made preparations.

Toxicity: High. Especially in the ingestion of its fruits, although, fortunately, in most cases can be detected on time, given the slow absorption of the components. On the other hand, the fact that they are very unpleasant to taste, makes that, the possible victim usually spits the content of the mouth quickly. It is mortal for the animals that ingest it, either mammals or fish. Symptoms: Stomachache, nausea, vomits, diarrheas, headaches. In strong intoxications, cardiorespiratory failure and death. Treatment: Stomach pumping, artificial respiration, breathing stimulants. Cultivation