Cinchona, formally referred to as Cinchona officinalis and commonly known as quinine, is a peren...
Cinchona, formally referred to as Cinchona officinalis and commonly known as quinine, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the coffee family. Cinchona is native to the Tropical Andes.
Parts Used: Bark
Wildcrafted
Country of Origin: Brazil
Benefits and Uses
- Different types of fevers
- Stomach problems
- Increase appetite
- Various infections
- Certain mouth and throat related conditions
- Heart palpitations
- Antibacterial
Active Ingredients
- Quinine
- Quinidine
- Quinamine
- Cinchonine
- Cinchonidine
- Catechic tannins, such as chinotannic acid
- Triterpine (quinovic acid)
- Organic quinic acids
- Caffeic acid
- Flavonoids
- Phytosterols
Traditional Uses
Historically, Cinchona bark was used in Native American medicine to treat cases of malaria during the height of colonialism in the 15th century. The native Quechua people primarily used it to soothe fevers and hypothermia. Jesuits living in colonial Peru used Cinchona bark for heart health support. The herb was later brought back to Europe during the 16th century.
Modern Uses
Cinchona bark contains alkaloids such as quinine, which determine a broad range of its uses. It’s used for fever relief, as well as joint pain and muscle cramps. According to studies, due to the quinine content, Cinchona bark is used to soothe muscle cramps, most commonly nighttime leg cramps. Cinchona bark is also used to promote gastrointestinal system health.
Fun Fact
Cinchona is the national tree of both Peru and Ecuador.
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