solacing

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The peel or rind of the tuber contains a poisonous substance called "solanin," which is dissipated and rendered inert when the whole Potato is boiled, or steamed.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas

That solanin is ever really responsible for potato poisoning is considered doubtful by many investigators.

From Food Poisoning by Jordan, Edwin Oakes

All that is not seasoned with solanin it abhors.

From More Hunting Wasps by Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander

The caterpillar of the Death's-head Hawk-moth, which delights in the solanin of the potato, would be killed by the acrid principle of the tithymals that form the food of the Spurge-caterpillar.

From More Hunting Wasps by Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander

Pursuing this theory it seems likely that the solanin of the potato is its natural protection against the disease caused by the fungus Phytophthora infestans.

From Grain and Chaff from an English Manor by Savory, Arthur H.