Steinmetz:Claviceps

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Medicinal Effect (薬効一覧)

Claviceps purpurea

Also known as (or relevant to) Claviceps purpurea Family Hypocreaceae English Names Ergot of Rye Spurred Rye Natural Habitat all countries producing cereals especially Portugal Russia Poland Part(s) Used Secale Cornutum (a fungus)

Constituent(s) ergotamine ergonovine ergometrine ergotoxine ergosine ergosinine ergotinine sclererythrin histamine ergosterol palmitin volatile oil fatty acids (acetic and butyric acid) and other substances Action ecbolic haemostatic emmenagogue uterine-stimulant toxic