CONDURANGO

Latin Name: Marsdenia condurango

Alternate Names: Eagle Vine

Family: ASCLEPIADACEAE

Parts Used: Bark.

Properties: Alterative, Bitter Tonic, Aperitive, Stomach Tonic.

Internal Uses: Anorexia, Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Poor Appetite, Syphilis, Tumors

Internal Applications: Tea, Tincture, Capsules.

The bitter principles in Condurango stimulate digestive secretions.

Topical Uses: Warts

Topical Applications: Latex is applied to warts. 

Chemical Constituents: Glycosides, essential oil, phytosterols, resins, tannin.

Contraindications: Do not use the latex internally, as it is caustic.

Comments: Native to Ecuador and Peru, Condurango is a climbing vine. The former name for Marsdenia condurango is Gololobus condurango.