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Cinchona
Description Cinchona is a genus of evergreen trees and shrubs from the Rubiaceae family, native to the Andean forests of western South America. There are around 23 species of Cinchona and they are known for producing quinine, a powerful antimalarial drug. The tree was first introduced to Europe in the 17th century and quickly became an important medicinal plant. The…
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Cinchona Calisaya
Description Cinchona Calisaya, also known as the Peruvian Tree of Life, is a medicinal tree that belongs to the Rubiaceae family. This evergreen tree is native to the Andean forests of Peru and Bolivia, and it has been used for centuries by indigenous tribes to treat fevers, headaches, and other ailments. The bark of the Cinchona Calisaya tree contains quinine,…
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