Bark · Peru
Quinine Bark
Cinchona officinalis
Traditional Uses
Traditionally used for
Traditionally prepared as
Used medicinally as quinine under medical supervision only.
This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.
Safety profile
Medical supervision required. Can cause cardiac effects.
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