Cinchona (pronounced / s ɪ ŋ ˈ k oʊ n ə / or / s ɪ n ˈ tʃ oʊ n ə / [1]) is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae containing at least 23 species of trees and shrubs. All are native to the tropical Andean forests of western South America.

Cinchona (Cinchona calisaya) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 15 meters in Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. The bark is used to make medicine. Cinchona bark contains a chemical called quinine....

2024年11月26日 · Cinchona, genus of about 23 species of plants, mostly trees, in the madder family (Rubiaceae), native to the Andes of South America. The bark of some species contains quinine and is useful against malaria. Learn more about cinchona plants and their history of …

2023年6月20日 · This thorough overview will cover the characteristics of Cinchona, a significant medicinal plant, as well as its advantages for health, ideal dosage, possible side effects, and potential interactions.

Information on Cinchona Bark (Cinchona officinalis), Including Its Benefits, Side Effects and Uses as Medicinal Herb for Fever, Malaria and Other Ailments

Cinchona is used for increasing appetite; promoting the release of digestive juices; and treating bloating, fullness, and other stomach problems. It is also used for blood vessel disorders including hemorrhoids , varicose veins, and leg cramps.

2023年1月28日 · The story of the cinchona tree is mysterious and remarkable. The bark of the tree eventually managed to influence the geopolitical machinations of colonial powers, accelerate the transition away from the embedded Galenic system of medicine and revolutionise the treatment of malaria.

Cinchona officinalis is a medicinal plant, one of several Cinchona species used for the production of quinine, which is an anti-fever agent. It is especially useful in the prevention and treatment of malaria .

Jesuit's bark, also known as cinchona bark, Peruvian bark or China bark, is a former remedy for malaria, as the bark contains quinine used to treat the disease. [1] The bark of several species of the genus Cinchona , family Rubiaceae indigenous to the western Andes of South America, was introduced to Jesuit missionaries during the 17th century ...

2020年5月28日 · Today, scientists believe that centuries of harvesting has changed the genetic structure of cinchona plants in the Andes (Credit: Celso Roldan/Getty Images) Deep in the Andean rainforest, the...