Chem. [f. as next + -IN1. Cf. F. vératrin.] a. = VERATRINE. b. Veratrum-resin (Watts, 1868).
1830. Lindley, Nat. Syst. Bot., 272. The medicinal properties of the root of Veratrum are owing to a peculiar alkaline principle, called Veratrin.
1866. Aitken, Pract. Med., II. 730. Of all remedies, digitalis, aconite, and veratrin are the most useful in tranquilizing the action of the heart.
1899. Allbutt’s Syst. Med., VIII. 726. Ergot, aconite, veratrin,… and many others have been prescribed.
