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solanine

so·la·nine [ sṓlə nn ]


noun 
Definition:
 
poisonous alkaloid: a bitter poisonous alkaloid found in several plants of the nightshade family. Use: formerly to treat epilepsy, bronchitis, asthma. C45H73NO15

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