Medicinal Plants : Marsdenia condurango

Name

Biological Name

Marsdenia condurango
Asclepiadaceae

Other Names

Parts Used

Active Compounds

Glycosides based on condurangogenins, which are esterified polyoxypregnanes, known as condurangoglycosides.

Miscellaneous: Essential oil, phytosterols, sugars, starch and fat.

Remedies For

Bitter, emmenagogue.

This bitter may be used in a whole range of digestive and stomach problems. It is best known for its appetite-stimulating actions, common to all bitters. However, in addition, it will relax the nerves of the stomach, making it of use in the settling of indigestion where this is affected by nervous tension and anxiety.

Description

Dosage

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the powdered bark and leave to infuse 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day.

Tincture: take 1-2 ml of the tincture three times a day.

Combinations: It will combine well with many bitters, carminatives and nervines depending upon the specific condition and individual.

Safety

No information available. Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any herb.