Ergot Alkaloids
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-010042
The main ergot alkaloid, ergotamine, has vasoconstrictive properties that can cause swollen limbs, and alternating burning and cold sensations in the fingers, hands, and feet (St. Anthony’s Fire).
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-010042 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | USDA Grain Fungal Diseases & Mycotoxin Reference at http://archive.gipsa.usda.gov/pubs/mycobook.pdf |
Record as JSON
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