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From which tree is the malaria drug quinine obtained?

From which tree is the malaria drug quinine obtained? Correct Answer Cinchona

The Correct Answer is "Cinchona".

Key Points

  • Cinchona tree bark is used to make medicine.
  • Cinchona bark contains quinine, which is a medicine used to treat malaria.
  • It also contains quinidine which is a medicine used to treat heart palpitations (arrhythmias).

Important Points

  • 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.
  • Some people use cinchona for mild influenza, swine flu, the common cold, malaria, and fever.
  • Other uses are for cancer, mouth and throat diseases, enlarged spleen, and muscle cramps.
  • Cinchona is used in eye lotions to numb pain, kill germs, and as an astringent.
  • Cinchona extract is applied to the skin for hemorrhoids, ulcers, stimulating hair growth, and managing varicose veins.

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