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Cinchona officinalis

Cinchona officinalis is also known as Quinaquina coccinea , Quinaquina lancifolia, Quinaquina officinalis belongs to Rubiaceae family.

The English name for this herb is Quinine .

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Description

None recorded.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological actions of Cinchona officinalis's Bark are Anti-pyretic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Digestive, Febrifuge, Thermogenic.

Indications

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

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

None recorded.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Bark0.500 – 1.000 cupDecoction should take three times daily.

Available Brands

  • IJAMIAHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

Compound Preparations

Cinchona officinalis is used in the preparation of Ijamia.

Substitutes

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

Active Constituents

No information regarding Cinchona officinalis's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

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

Toxicity

Cinchona officinalis

Constituent: Quinine

Effects: Thrombocytopenia