Solanum tuberosum The ‘potato’ is widely cultivated for its edible tubers in Pakistan. Does well in hilly areas up to 3000 m. Several varieties and races are known. The plant parts (including the tubers) contain a poisonous alkaloid, solanine, which is soon lost on boiling the tubers; sprouting or green tubers should be avoided for edible purposes . The entire plant contains toxic glycoalkaloids but usually in harmless quantities in the edible tubers. Two glycoalkaloids, alpha-solanine and alpha chaconine, are the major alkaloids in potatoes. However, in the presence of light, the tubers photosynthesize and coincidentally increase the amount of toxins. The skin, eyes, and sprouts of the tubers can develop toxic amounts. Even the flesh of the tuber can develop toxic quantities of the glycoalkaloids. Stem and tuber crushed and applied for frostbite. Pieces of boiled potato rubbed on burns and scalds to relieve pain and itching. Solanum tuberosum Herbs are erect or sprawling...