Secale cornutum

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Ergot; Kriebelkorn; secular fungus

Definition
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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.

Note(s)
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Secale cornutum produces special acid amide-like derivatives of lysergic acid.

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Incoming links (5)

Ergot; Erythroprosopalgia; Molsidomine; Nitroprusside sodium; Urticaria cholinergic;

Outgoing links (1)

Ergotism;

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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