clavicipitaceae

Tibetan Caterpillar Club Fungus

Mushroom , Clavicipitaceae (Ascomycetes) – Tibetan caterpillar club fungus. Life cycle The fungus has a very particular life cycle. Spores infect larvae of certain moths (bat moth , ) in autumn. In spring, the fruiting body of the fungus grows out of the head of the infested caterpillar. Drug Traditionally, the combination of insect and … Tibetan Caterpillar Club Fungus

Ergot: Medicinal Uses

Stem plant Fungus: Clavicipitaceae, parasite on rye and other grasses and cereals. Medicinal drug Secale cornutum, ergot: The sclerotium of Tulasne (PH 4) collected from the ear of rye and dried rapidly over lime immediately without application of heat – no longer officinal. Preparations The old pharmacopoeias contained some preparations, e.g. Extractum Secalis cornuti. Ingredients … Ergot: Medicinal Uses