Laburnum Stump

[Shaunpaul]

Hi, maybe a stupid question, grinding a Laburnum stump later today, would breathing in any dust cause any issues? Or am I being over cautious with the whole poisonous thing.

[Dan]

Morning, Sometimes i find laburnum dust can make your lips feel a little tingly. I'd wear a dust mask for piece of mind if nothing else. I often wear one when grinding anyway especially in dry weather when the dust can get up a bit. cheers Dan

[Chippy]

Had to stop turning laburnum, even with a mask on it always made me feel as if I had a bad cold, think its only the seeds that are poisonous though.

[nepia]

think its only the seeds that are poisonous though.

 

Don't count on it!

Laburnum anagyroides, laburnum - THE POISON GARDEN website

[se7enthdevil]

the whole tree is poisonous but thankfully that website seems to remind us that the tree although by no means harmless is almost useless as a poison unless you stuff many kilos of the seeds down somebody's throat.

[Shaunpaul]

Cheers for reply, luckily my back was to the wind while grinding, was a fair bit of dust blowing about though. Thankfully I'm still alive