00:00One of the deadliest poisons in the world comes from this plant.
00:04This is the castor bean plant, also known as Ricinus communis.
00:10It may look ornamental, even beautiful.
00:13But inside its seeds is a toxin called ricin.
00:17Ricin works by stopping your cells from making proteins, which they need to survive.
00:24Even a very small amount can be extremely dangerous if the seed is chewed or processed.
00:30And here's the twist.
00:31This same plant is also used to produce castor oil, which has been used in medicine for years.
00:38Nature can heal and harm at the same time.
00:43If you're into rare, dangerous, and unbelievable plants, follow for more.
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