Chopped cinchona bark
The red cinchona is a tree that grows in the tropics. It is the reddish-coloured cousin of the cinchona tree. The Spanish were told by the Peruvian Indians that the cinchona tree could combat and cure malaria. Thanks to this information, Europeans were finally able to travel through the tropics without dying immediately. The British used quinine to make tonic, the bitter, fizzy lemonade-like drink.
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| SKU | 21100 |
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The red cinchona is a tree that grows in the tropics. It is the reddish-coloured cousin of the cinchona tree. The Spanish were told by the Peruvian Indians that the cinchona tree could combat and cure malaria. Thanks to this information, Europeans were finally able to travel through the tropics without dying immediately. The British used quinine to make tonic, the bitter, fizzy lemonade-like drink.
Cinchona bark. Cinchona bark.
Instructions for use
Prepare as a decoction. 0.5 g at a time, up to a maximum of 4 g per day.
Storage advice
Store in a dry, cool, dark and sealed place.
Warnings
Do not use during pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding. Consult a doctor, therapist or expert before using plants if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or suffering from an illness. Herbs may cause side effects, have contraindications and interact with other medicines. Store in a dry, cool, dark place, in a sealed container and out of the reach of children.
