Cinchona officinalis

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Cinchona officinalis is aslo known as Quinaquina coccinea, Quinaquina lancifolia, Quinaquina officinalis, belongs to Rubiaceae, family.
The English Name for this herb is Quinine.

Pharmacological Actions

Bark:

  • Anti-pyretic
  • Astringent
  • Cardiotonic
  • Digestive
  • Febrifuge
  • Thermogenic


  • Indications

    The Indications of Bark of Cinchona officinalis are Digestive Disorders, Malarial Fever, Irregular Heart Beats, Spasm, Dystocia.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Cinchona officinalis.

    Temperaments

    No Temperament information is available for Cinchona officinalis.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    IJAMIAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Cinchona officinalis is used in the preparation of Ijamia compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Bark0.500cup - 1.000cupDecoction should take three times daily.

    Herb's Description

    No information regarding Cinchona officinalis's description is currently available.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    No information about taste, odor & occurences is available for Cinchona officinalis

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Cinchona officinalis's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Cinchona officinalis's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Cinchona officinalis's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

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    Toxicity

    Cinchona officinalis:
    Constituent: Quinine
    Effects: Thrombocytopenia