Crotons contain toxic diterpenes in all parts of the plant, from the leaves to the stems and flowers too. This compound is toxic when ingested by any pets, causing swelling and irritation. The milky ...
While most are beneficial, few not-so-good actors exist, specifically cafestol and kahweol, notes a 2023 narrative review published in Ochsner Journal. “These compounds, known as diterpenes, are found ...