Ergot

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-010041",
  "term": "Ergot",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Ergot is a disease of cereal grains such as rye and wheat in which the grains are replaced by ergot sclerotia that contain toxic alkaloids. 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).",
  "references": [
    "USDA Grain Fungal Diseases & Mycotoxin Reference at http://archive.gipsa.usda.gov/pubs/mycobook.pdf"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/ergot/"
}