Ergot alkaloids Fungal alkaloids, mainly originating from ergot, Claviceps purpurea, have been mentioned earlier mainly as poison, an abortivum and occasionally as medicinal drug. The latter use nowadays is their main importance. These alkaloids are
Ergot alkaloidsFungal alkaloids, mainly originating from ergot, Claviceps purpurea, have beenmentioned earlier mainly as poison, an abortivum and occasionally as medicinaldrug. The latter use nowadays is their main importance. These alkaloids are