St Anthony’s fire

The disease takes two different forms depending apparently on whether ergotoxia, the alkaloid ia ergot, attacks predomiaantiy the aervous or the circulatory system. The former coaditioa is characterized by severe coavulsive seizures the latter produces an iatense burning and itching of the skin called St. Anthony s Fire. 

Antoniusfeuer, n. St. Anthony s fire (erysipelas). Antonskraut, n. willow herb (Chamaenerion angusti/olium). 

Ergot was known as an obstetrical herb before it was identified as the source of St. Anthony s fire and was mentioned as causing pain in the womb. It was used by midwives long before it was recognized by the medical profession (Goodman and Gilman, 1955). 

The ergot alkaloids have been associated with a number of spectacular outbreaks of central nervous system disorders, sometimes called ergotism. St. Anthony s fire is an example of convulsive... 

St Anthony s Fire Ergotism or toxicity from ingesting ergot alkaloids with cerebrospinal symptoms, spasms, cramps, and gangrene in the extremities. 

St Anthony s fire, addressed inhibits Prolactin release,... 

Increased plasma concentrations cause ergot poisoning (ergotism, St Anthony s fire - dementia, florid hallucinations and persistent vasospasm gangrene may develop) and uterine muscle stimulation (it may cause abortion in pregnancy). Ergot alkaloids activates gastrointestinal serotonin receptors and central nervous system emetic centres. 

Ergot alkaloids Claviceps sp. A. fumigatus P. chermesinum neurotrophy St. Anthony s fire ergotism... 

BRUNUS, BRIMIS — St. Anthony s Fire, Erysipelas. Called also Erythopelas and Pyragion. 

ESTHIOMENUS — is the complete Corruption of a Member, which is entirely eaten away, as takes place in lupus, consuming ulcer, St. Anthony s fire, etc., etc. 

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