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Does LSD and mescaline belong to the psychotropic drug catetory opiates?
No, LSD is an ergot derivative, and mescaline is a phenethylamine. Neither are opiates LSD is not an ergot derrivative -- that would be ergotamine, another hallucinogen, this time alkaloidal (LSD is an acid). LSD does nto occur in nature, and must be synthesized. All the rest is spot on. http://www.answers.com/topic/phenethylamine
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 would you find a ergot?
Ergot is the common name of a fungus in the genus Claviceps that is parasitic on certain grains and grasses.
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.
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.
Is it derivative of or derivative from?
"Derivative of"
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.
