Condurango (Marsdenia condurango) is an herb that is native to Ecuador and Peru. People have used the bark to make medicine.
Some chemicals in condurango might stimulate saliva and stomach juices.
Condurango is used for indigestion, cancer, and other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support any use.
Uses & Effectiveness
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Side Effects
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if condurango is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions and Warnings
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if condurango is safe or what the side effects might be.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if condurango is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.
Latex allergy: People who are allergic to latex are sometimes also allergic to condurango. The allergic reaction can be severe. Be sure to avoid condurango if you have a latex allergy.
Interactions
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Dosing
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of condurango might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
Bishayee K, Mondal J, Sikdar S, Khuda-Bukhsh AR. Condurango (Gonolobus condurango) extract activates Fas receptor and depolarizes mitochondrial membrane potential to induce ROS-dependent apoptosis in cancer cells in vitro: CE-treatment on HeLa: a ROS-dependent mechanism. J Pharmacopuncture 2015;18(3):32-41. View abstract.
Pfutzner W, Thomas P, Rueff F, Przybilla B. Anaphylactic reaction elicited by condurango bark in a patient allergic to natural rubber latex. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1998;101:281-2.
Rueff F, Schoepf P, Pfuetzner W, Przybilla B. Sensitization to condurango bark is frequent in patients with allergy to natural rubber latex. J Allergy Clin Immunol 1998;101:S207.
Saha SK, Roy S, Khuda-Bukhsh AR. Ultra-highly diluted plant extracts of Hydrastis canadensis and Marsdenia condurango induce epigenetic modifications and alter gene expression profiles in HeLa cells in vitro. J Integr Med 2015;13(6):400-11. View abstract.
Sikdar S, Mukherjee A, Khuda-Bukhsh AR. Ethanolic extract of Marsdenia condurango ameliorates benzo[a]pyrene-induced lung cancer of rats: condurango ameliorates BaP-induced lung cancer in rats. J Pharmacopuncture 2014;17(2):7-17. View abstract.
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