Cinchona Bark Powder
Botanical Name: Cinchona pubescens
Common Name:
- English: Crown of Loxa bark, Yellow cinchona, Ledger bark, Yellow bark
- Ayurvedic: Quinine
- Unani: Al-keenaa, Kanakanaa.
- Also, known as: Peruvian bark, Jesuit’s bark, China Baum, Quinquina,
Habitat: Peru
Origin: Ecuador
Harvested: Wild & Cultivated
Parts Used: Bark
General Information:
Cinchona was named after wife of viceroy of Peru. She was cured of malarial fever by powder bark. News of her recovery spread like wildfire through the high society circles of Europe which started a world demand for the bark. The bark of all the species contain quinine, quinidine, cinchonine and cinchonidine and exhibit antimalarial activity.
How to use:
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered herb to any super food herbal smoothie, sauces, spreads and even cookies. Also for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. This method is also known as "Electuaries".
Capsules: Encapsulating your own powdered herb at home, gives you assurance that the contents of the capsules are pure herb and no filler or any other products. These capsules can be taken with liquid.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.
Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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