Ergot Alkaloids: Effects, Uses & Risks
Ergot alkaloids are naturally occurring active ingredients found primarily in the ergot fungus (Claviceps purpurea). They are used as an isolated component in various medicinal products because of their psychotropic and labor- and circulation-promoting properties. What are ergot alkaloids? The parasitic crescent-shaped cereal fungus grows mainly in grain ears after infection of the grain. Because … Ergot Alkaloids: Effects, Uses & Risks