Cinchona Bark Powder
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Botanical Name
Cinchona officinalis
Cinchona is a tree. People use the bark to make medicine.
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 attacks of 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 also applied to the skin for hemorrhoids, stimulating hair growth, and managing varicose veins.
Cinchona bark stimulates saliva and stomach (gastric) juice secretion. It contains quinine, which is a chemical used to treat malaria.
Disclaimer: Sunrise Botanics is a supplier of cinchona bark powder and other natural dried herbs, spices, and herbal teas. Information on this website is compiled from various sources strictly for educational purposes only AND should not be used to treat or diagnose any medical condition. Due to federal regulations we are not able to answer questions regarding dosage and/or internal use recommendations. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional for additional insight.