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Condurango bark
Condurango cortex
Condurangorinde
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.
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Uses
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Loss of appetite.
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Contraindications
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None known.
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Side Effects
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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.
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