Chinese bark, cinchona bark, China bark - 100g

Cinchona pubescens, cut bark, from conventional cultivation

The cinchona tree is a tropical tree that can grow up to 20 metres tall and is native to the humid mountain forests of the Andes in South America. It is characterised by its narrow, shiny leaves and eye-catching pink to red flowers, which grow in dense clusters. The bark of the tree, which is slightly hairy in young trees (hence the ‘pubescens’ in the name), contains quinine, an alkaloid that is particularly concentrated in the inner bark. This substance was historically used to treat malaria and made the tree famous worldwide.

Indication

Promotes gastric juice and saliva secretion, for loss of appetite, digestive complaints, cold and flu symptoms, traditionally used for malaria

Application

Daily dose: 1 to 3g cinchona bark Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of chopped cinchona bark, leave to infuse for 10 minutes and strain.
A maximum of 2 cups per day is recommended and should be taken half an hour before meals.

High doses of quinine can lead to nausea and dizziness.