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ERGOT. : ee 
Also known as Secale C ornutum, or spurred rye. oe : 
The sclerotium of the fungus Claviceps purpurea 
(Fries), appearing on rye and other vegetation. © : . 
The chemistry of ergot is much confused and different: eS 
authorities recognize different alkaloidal or glucosidal bodies = 
as the chief active principles. In some cases the same 
name is given to different bodies, and vice versa. _ Among : 
the constituents stated to occur in ergot are cornutin 
ie ‘ eS ( — and Carr) ; ergotin: ‘koe : : 
