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 [...]