Quinine

# 🌿 Quinine

**Scientific Name:** Cinchona officinalis
**Botanical Family:** Rubiaceae (Coffee family)
**Plant Type:** Tree
**Geographical Origin:** South America

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## 🔹 Description
Quinine is derived from Cinchona bark and used to treat malaria and fever.

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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Antimalarial, Fever Reducer
– **Temperament:** Cool

**Matched Uses / Conditions**
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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Decoction, Capsules
– **Dosage:** 500-1,000 mg bark extract daily

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## 🔹 Usage Model
Used to reduce fever and treat malaria.

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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Willow bark for fever reduction

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## 🔹 Precautions
Avoid in high doses; can cause heart issues.

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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Quinine** (*Cinchona officinalis*): a tree from South America. Properties: Antimalarial, Fever Reducer. Temperament: Cool. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.