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Discovery of Cinchona

November 14, 2011 By Malaria Q&A Leave a Comment

QUESTION Cinchona was discovered in which country? ANSWER "Cinchona" refers to a genus of trees which are known for having strong alkaloid compounds in their bark, and notably one which has anti-malarial properties. This particular alkaloid is now known as "quinine." Cinchona trees are native to South America, and were long used by native people to treat fevers—as such, it is perhaps … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Malaria Q&A Tagged With: alkaloid, anti-malaria, Chinchón, Cinchona, Quinine, Viceroy of Peru

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