Name: Claviceps purpurea
Toxicity: toxic psychotropic & uterine stimulant
Common Name: Ergot
Continent: Europe
Habitat: VI
Applicable Component: fungus
Desistant
Reconciliatory
Amoristic
Ecstatic
Anecdotal: Claviceps grows in grain, infected rye being the most valued in spirit handling. But please note it is highly toxic and contains the compounds that led to formulating LSD. Occasional widespread outbreaks in Europe were thought to be madness when they were probably caused by infected grain. The spirit within Claviceps is invoked to address severe attrition or loss of spiritual energy. It is deeply respected as an agent of abundance as well as a protector of harmony and sacred cycles.