grayanotoxin

American  

[grey-an-uh-tok-sin] / greɪˈæn əˌtɒk sɪn /

noun

1. a toxin found in the nectar of some species of rhododendron and other plants of the family Ericaceae and in food made from their nectar, as unpasteurized honey, poisonous to humans and animals.

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Example Sentences

And what does grayanotoxin poisoning feel like?

From Salon

There, native species of rhododendron flowers produce a potent neurotoxin called grayanotoxin, which can affect the nerves, heart and respiratory system.

From Salon

Having said that, grayanotoxin poisoning, though rare, is no joke, so I asked Dr Tatlı for advice.

From Salon

Mad honey is still produced in small quantities by beekeepers in the Kaçkar mountains above the Black Sea, the only place in the world other than the foothills of the Himalayas where indigenous species of rhododendrons produce a potent neurotoxin called grayanotoxin.

From The Guardian

Mad honey is a honey made from a special kind of nectar that contains a toxin called grayanotoxin that can increase vaginal stimulation, but can also lead to a laundry list of possible health problems included heart issues.

From Time