1. OXYTOCICS
ERGOT
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2. Department of Technical Education Andhra Pradesh
Name : BVSN Murty
Designation : Lecturer in Pharmacy
Branch : PHARMACY
Institute : Govt.,Polytechnic for Women, Srikakulam
Year/Semester : I Year
Subject : Pharmacognosy
Subject code : PH103
Topic : OXYTOCICS
Duration : 50 Mts
Sub Topic : ERGOT
Teaching Aids : PPT, Photographs
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3. Objectives
On completion of this period you would be able to know about :
Oxytocics
Monograph of Ergot
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4. Known to Unknown Can you name certain fungal growths on plants?
Name such fungal growth on Rye plant?
Have you heard about the term Ergot which yields medicinal alkaloids?
Does the alkaloids finds use in Migraine?
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5. Oxytocics
Definition : These are the drugs which have stimulant effects on the motility of Uterus. It shows spontaneous and rhythmic contractions even in the pre-puberty age.
The contractions of the uterus have the most vital role to play during pregnancy and ultimate expulsion of fetus during parturition.
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6. Oxytocics
Oxytocics have a marked effect on the motility of uterus. The most typical among them are the Ergometrine from Ergot and Oxytocin
Other plant drugs with Oxytocic effect are Vasaka(vasicine), Cinchona (quinine).
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7. Ergot Synonyms : Ergot of rye, Ergota Claviceps purpurea
Biological Source :
It is the dried sclerotium of fungus
Claviceps purpurea
Family : Hypocreaceae, developed
on the rye plant known as
Secale cereale
Family : Graminae
Fig.53.1 Ergots of Rye
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8. Ergot Geographical source : Russia Portugal Spain Germany
Yugoslavia and
India
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9. Organoleptic Characteristics / Macroscopy
Color : Externally dark violet to black Internally whitish or pinkish-white
Odour : Disagreeable and faint
Taste : Unpleasant
Size : The sclerotia are 1 to 3 cm. in length to 5 mm in width
Shape : Fusiform, Triangular
Fracture : Brittle with short fracture
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10. Summary In this class we learnt about: Ergot and its sources
Organoleptic qualities and Geographical source etc.,
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11. Quiz Ergot has a taste of Pleasantness Unpleasant Sweet
None of the above
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12. Quiz Ergot is a dried sclerotium of _______________________
Claviceps purpurea
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13. Frequently Asked Questions
Describe the Ergot for its Biological source and Organoleptic qualities?
Write a brief note on geographical source of Ergot?
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