Ergostan
Ergostan is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C17H22O4. It is a natural product derived from the ergot fungus, which is a parasitic plant that infects various grasses, including rye and wheat. Ergostan is one of the primary alkaloids produced by the fungus and is a precursor to several other ergot alkaloids, including ergotamine and ergine.
The ergot fungus has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Europe, where it
Ergostan itself is not typically used in medicine due to its lack of therapeutic activity. Instead, it
In recent years, there has been renewed interest in the potential therapeutic uses of ergot alkaloids, particularly