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What is the difference between Water Hemlock and Poison Hemlock?
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∙ 11y ago
The difference is in the toxic chemical produced and therefore have different EFFECTS on humans
Water Hemlock produces toxin called, cicutoxin which causes seizures in humans
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Poison Hemlock produces conicaine and coniine, which stimulates the central nervous system (nicotinic receptor, producing ongoing action potentials) eventually leading to paralysis and laer on depression
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