Secale cornutum

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer