Influencer ends up in hospital after plant liquid gets into her eyes in RO Influencer Thais Reolon used social media to warn her followers after hurting her eyes when she came into contact with the latex released by a plant known as the candelabra cactus. To g1, an expert explained that, despite its popular name, the plant is not a true cactus, but a species from the Euphorbiaceae family, which produces a highly toxic milky sap. In a video published on social media, Thais said that the accident happened when he went to cut one of the plant's branches. After handling it, she washed the knife and her hands with detergent. About an hour later, he began to feel a strong burning sensation in his eyes. "At some point, after washing the knife, I passed my hand over my eyes and my eyes became very swollen. I went to the emergency room, I had to take medicine through my veins, I felt a lot of pain, I couldn't open my eyes", he reported. The influencer said that her skin was also hit by the sap and compared the sensation to a chemical burn. "The truth, guys, is that it felt like someone had thrown lye in my eyes. And even my skin burned too." She spent the night in the hospital, where she received local anesthesia in her eyes. Afterwards, she was seen by an ophthalmologist and discovered that she had an injury, which should heal with the use of medication. "I went to the ophthalmist to see what my eyes were like and I have an injury. I have to use eye drops for a long time to heal," he said. What is the chandelier cactus? According to Osvanda Silva de Moura, PhD in Botany and professor at the Federal University of Rondônia (Unir), despite its popular name, the candelabrum cactus does not belong to the cactus family. "It is not a true cactus, but rather a Euphorbia, whose main characteristic is the presence of a caustic, white and highly poisonous latex. This milky sap is toxic and can cause blindness and severe burns to the skin and even fatal poisoning", he explains. The teacher advises that these plants should be handled with rubber gloves and protective glasses to avoid splashing the sap on the face and skin. She also recommends washing hands, arms and tools thoroughly with soap and water after contact, as well as keeping the plant out of reach of children and pets. According to the expert, contact of the sap with the skin can cause burning, redness, dermatitis and chemical burns. In the eyes, it can cause severe conjunctivitis and serious damage to the cornea. Ingestion can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and severe gastrointestinal irritation. Osvanda points out that real cacti are not considered toxic. However, they can pose risks because of the thorns, which can cause skin injuries and, in more serious cases, inflammation and infections. chandelier cactuses in the home of influencer Thais Reolon Thais Reolon Thais Reolon Reproduction Social Media