Kondurango: uses, side effects, interactions

Benefits

What is Kondurango for?

Kondurango is a plant that can be used for indigestion and stomach cancer. The kandurango plant is commonly used for its wooden stems, and is usually used to increase appetite. In traditional herbal medicine, Kondurango wood is a plant used as an astringent and as a treatment for anorexia and syphilis.

How does it work?

There is not enough research into how this herbal supplement works. Discuss with your herbalist or doctor for more information. However, there are several studies showing that the tannins in the Kondurango plant are astringent which contribute to the wound healing effect.

Dose

The information provided below is not a substitute for medical recommendations. Always consult your herbalist or doctor before taking this medicine.

What is the usual dose for condurango for adults?

The dosage for the use of the Kondurango plant depends on the form of the ingredients:

The bark of the tree can be used as much as 2-4 g a day
The extract is used as much as 0.2-0.5 g a day
The liquid extract is used as much as 2-4 g a day
Tincture (liquid) as much as 1-2 ml or 2 g a day
Water extract is used as much as 0.2-0.5 g every day

The dosage of herbal supplements may vary from patient to patient. The dose you will need depends on your age, health, and several other conditions. Herbal supplements are not always safe for consumption. Discuss with your herbalist or doctor for a dosage that is suitable for you.

In what form is Kondurango available?

These herbal supplements can be available in the following forms and dosages: tree bark, liquid extract, powder, tincture (liquid).

Side effects

What side effects can Kondurango cause?

Kondurango is one plant that can also cause several side effects, including:

Seizures (overdose)
Paralysis
Nausea, vomiting, anorexia, hepatotoxicity
Hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis

Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be other side effects which are not listed here. If you have concerns about certain side effects, please consult your herbalist or doctor.

Security

What should I know before taking Kondurango?

Store this Kondurango plant in a cool and dry place, away from heat and humidity. The regulations governing the use of herbal supplements are less stringent than those of drugs. Further research is needed to determine the safety of its use. Before using, make sure the benefits of using herbal supplements outweigh the risks. Consult an herbalist or doctor for more information.

How safe is Condurango?

Kondurango is one of the herbs that should not be used in pregnant and lactating women and children. Kondurango should not be used by people with liver disease, seizure disorders, and hypersensitivity to this herb or herbs in the milkweed family.