Published October 15, 1987; Revised March 13, 1990.
Name of Drug
Condurango cortex, condurango bark.
Composition of Drug
Condurango bark consists of the dried bark of the branches and trunk of Marsdenia condurango Reichenbach fil. [Fam. Asclepiadaceae], as well as its preparations in effective dosage.
The bark contains bitter principles, such as condurangin.
Uses
Loss of appetite.
Contraindications
None known.
Side Effects
None known.
Interactions with Other Drugs
None known.
Dosage
Unless otherwise prescribed:
Daily dosage:
- Water extract (according to Erg. B. 6):
0.2 - 0.5 g; - Extract (according to Erg. B. 6):
0.2 - 0.5 g; - Tincture (according to Erg. B. 6):
2 - 5 g; - Liquid extract (according to Helv. VI):
2 - 4 g; - Bark:
2 - 4 g.
Mode of Administration
Comminuted bark for teas and other bitter-tasting preparations for oral use.
Action
Stimulation of the secretion of saliva and gastric juices.
* Source: German Commission E Monographs (Phytotherapy)
- base of phytotherapeutic drug approval by the german health administration -
