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Where would you find ergot?
Ergot is the common name of a fungus in the genus Claviceps that is parasitic on certain grains and grasses.
How does ergot poisoning get into your body?
I think the explanation is: Ergot is a fungus the grows on grains, so maybe if you ate spoiled grain it could have had ergot on it?
What does Ergot mean?
Ergot is the name of a toxic fungus that affects the rye plant.
How do you use ergot in a sentence?
Ergot is a kind of fungus that can infect cereal grains.
Where do I find an ergot?
Ergot fungus can be found growing on certain types of grains like rye. It can also be purchased from specialty suppliers or online stores that specialize in mycology or natural medicines. Be cautious when handling ergot as it contains compounds that can be toxic if ingested in large quantities.
Did medieval barley develop fugus and make the peasants sick?
In the context of the Salem witch panic, maybe. The hallucinogenic effects of ergot, a fungus that grows on rye, barley and other wheat crops does match up with many of the symptoms of witchcraft in Salem. But, the distribution pattern of the afflictions doesn't match up with how ergot poisoning would reasonably appear. The afflictions were sporadically spread throughout Salem, but ergot is likely to affect whole households and not just scattered persons. Put simply, one would expect that more people from the same households would be affected by ergot because they would have all eaten from the same bag of possibly infected grain. To shorten this, ergot is plausible in terms of symptoms, but a shaky theory in regards to other details.
What is an ergot derivative?
www.ergot.org
What fungi group does ergot belong to?
Ergot belongs to the group of fungi known as Claviceps. This group typically infects cereal grains, forming hard masses known as ergot sclerotia. Ergot fungi produce toxic alkaloids that can have psychoactive effects on animals and humans when consumed.
The Salem witch accusers is that they ate?
ergot
What has the author K S M Sastry written?
K. S. M. Sastry has written: 'Ergot production in India' -- subject(s): Ergot
Can you die from ergot poisoning?
Yes, ergot poisoning can be fatal if left untreated. Symptoms can include hallucinations, severe convulsions, gangrene, and death due to lack of blood circulation. It is important to seek medical attention immediately if there is suspicion of ergot poisoning.
How does ergot get in your food?
Ergot can grow on rye and other grains as a result of infestation. Claviceps purpea, or Ergot, can get into food made with grain products that have been infected. Typically, it grows in temperatures of 18-30 °C (64.4-86 ºF) temperatures above 37 ºC (98.6 ºF) causes rapid germination, or the sprouting of fungi. If you know where your grain products are coming from you should be fine from the Ergot.
