Cinchona Bark (Noun)
Meaning
Medicinal bark of cinchona trees; source of quinine and quinidine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cinchona bark was used for centuries to treat malaria and other fevers.
- The South American country was once a major supplier of cinchona bark, but production declined significantly in the 20th century.
- Cinchona bark contains several compounds, including quinine and quinidine, which have medicinal properties.
- Quinine, extracted from the cinchona bark, remains one of the most effective treatments for malaria.
- Historically, cinchona bark was harvested from the Andes Mountains and shipped to Europe for use in medicine.