Cinchona - Wikipedia Cinchona (pronounced sɪŋˈkoʊnə or sɪnˈtʃoʊnə [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 Bark Uses, Benefits and Side Effects Cinchona bark is best known as the source of the anti-malarial drug quinine and is now cultivated throughout the tropics, including regions of Africa There are 38 known species in the genus
Cinchona | Description, History, Facts | Britannica 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
Cinchona tree - Kew The cinchona tree (Cinchona pubescens) has transformed the world due to it being a source of quinine, an effective treatment for malaria The indigenous people across the Andes used cinchona bark as a treatment for fever before introducing it to Spanish Jesuits
Cinchona Officinalis - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Composition, And More What Is Cinchona Officinalis? Cinchona officinalis, commonly known as the cinchona tree, is a flowering plant species in the Rubiaceae family It is a medicinal plant, one of several Cinchona species that produce quinine and other compounds
The Fever Tree: from Malaria to Neurological Diseases - PMC This article describes the discovery and use of the South American cinchona bark and its main therapeutic (and toxic) alkaloids, quinine and quinidine Since the introduction of cinchona to Europe in the 17th century, it played a role in treating
Cinchona Tree (Cinchona Officinalis) Cinchona Tree, scientifically known as Cinchona officinalis, is a tropical evergreen tree native to the Andean regions of South America, renowned for its medicinal properties and historical significance