Synonym(s)
Ergot; Kriebelkorn; secular fungus
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Alkaloid-rich permanent form of the fungus Claviceps purpurea, which occurs parasitically mainly on rye and its flowers. The purified extract and the pure alkaloids (e.g. ergotamine, ergometrin) serve as a remedy. Poisoning: ergotism.
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Secale cornutum produces special acid amide-like derivatives of lysergic acid.
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