Solanine A is a novel steroidal alkaloid isolated from Solanum nigrum Linn., a medicinal and edible plant which is widely used for treating various inflammatory diseases. 8 июн. 2018 г.
Is solanine a narcotic?
Solanine definition A bitter poisonous alkaloid, C H NO , found in potatoes and other plants of the nightshade family. It has narcotic properties and was formerly used to treat epilepsy.
What happens if you eat solanine?
Solanine poisoning is primarily displayed by gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach cramps, burning of the throat, cardiac dysrhythmia, nightmares, headache, dizziness, itching, eczema, thyroid problems, and inflammation and pain in the joints.
Is solanine a steroid?
4.16. Solanine is a bitter-tasting steroidal alkaloid saponin that has been isolated from all nightshades, including tomatoes, capsicum, tobacco, and eggplant. However, the most widely ingested solanine is from the consumption of potatoes. Potato leaves, stems, and shoots are naturally high in this saponin.
What can solanine be used for?
Solanine has fungicidal and pesticidal properties, and solanine hydrochloride (a salt of solanine) has been used as a commercial pesticide, but never on a large scale. Solanine has sedative and anticonvulsant properties, and has been used as a treatment for asthma, as well as for cough and cold medicines.
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