Nature Derm - Oleander

Nature Derm! Part 8 - Oleander

Oleander- Poison, Remedy, or Both?

We took a field trip to Smith’s Nursery in Ponchatoula (thanks guys!) to film this fascinating segment on oleander plants. Beautiful but highly poisonous, their bad reputation often proceeds them.
But, did you know that—when extracted and dosed very, very carefully—they can be used to treat serious viral illnesses such as cancer, Ebola, and even Covid 19?
We’re not kidding.
But we truly mean this—don’t try this at home! Leave the dosing to the professionals.

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