Conkers contain a toxin poisonous to humans and most pets
, trees start to turn and conkers fall from horse chestnut trees.However, conkers’ uses end there – although they look similar to their tasty cousin, the chestnut – eating a conker could make you rather poorly.Unlike chestnuts, conkers cannot be eaten because they are poisonous to humans.
The seeds contain a harmful chemical called Aescin, and although conkers will contain different levels of the poison, you could suffer adverse symptoms if you consume just one conker.drowsiness and fainting fitsThe NHS advise that you do not try and get treatment if you suspect that yourself or someone else has been poisoned. They say you must get medical help immediately.
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