Ricinine \Ric"i*nine\, n. [L. ricinus castor-oil plant.] (Chem.)
A bitter white crystalline alkaloid ({C8H8N2O2}) extracted
from the seeds of the castor-oil plant ({Ricinus
communalis}). Called also {ricidine}. Ingestion may cause
vomiting and various other toxic reactions, including liver
and kidney damage, convulsions, hypotension, and death.
[1913 Webster +PJC]