21. Ergot alkaloids have been used pharmaceutically.22. In fact, all ergot derivatives are uniquely or mainly D 2-like receptor agonists. 23. The witch hunts were linked to ergot poisoning, although, clearly, some were not. 24. "Paspalum ergot " is a fungal disease to which kodo millet is susceptible. 25. "' Ergocryptine "'is an ergopeptine and one of the ergot alkaloids. 26. "' Ergocristine "'is an ergopeptine and one of the ergot alkaloids. 27. The company also hired people to work from their homes in Dassel picking and bagging ergot . 28. Russia was the world's principal exporter of ergot until the Russian Revolution in 1917. 29. Midwives and doctors have used extracts from ergots to hasten childbirth or to induce abortions for centuries. 30. Eventually, doctors determined that the use of ergot in childbirth without an antidote was too dangerous.
