Summary
A sample of Indian ergot of the Nilgiris has been studied in detail. It contains remarkably high percentage of total and water-soluble alkaloids. With respect to other components it is normal.
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Rangaswami, S., Seshadri, T.R. Chemical examination of Indian ergot of the Nilgiris. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Math. Sci.) 18, 206–209 (1943). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03048950
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