Tannin may be given internally in doses of one-half dram twice daily for a few days to neutralize the unabsorbed alkaloids of the ergot.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
A few toxic compounds belonging chiefly to the class termed alkaloids have, however, been definitely isolated.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
"In the first place, I must tell you that both Dr. Bannerman and myself were engaged at the time in an investigation upon the nature and properties of the vegetable alkaloids, and especially of aconitine.
"Hilda Wade A Woman With Tenacity Of Purpose"
Grant Allen