CINCHONA
Cinchona succirubra
Appetite Red cinchona, Cinchona succirubra, has a tonic bark traditionally used to support digestion and general well-being.
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Data on traditional use
Cahier de l’agence du Médicament (France) :
- Traditionally used to stimulate digestion
- Used for the respiratory tract
- Traditionally used to ease weight gain
German monograph :
- Used for loss of appetite and stomach upset (bloating).
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Detailed description
Red cinchona, Cinchona succirubra, a tree of the Rubiaceae family native to South America, has been used traditionally since the XVIIᵉ century for its functional properties. Its bark is particularly rich in natural alkaloids, including quinine, quinidine, cinchonine and cinchonidine, which contribute to its tonic and stimulating effects.
These bioactive compounds are also associated with antioxidant activity, helping to protect cells against oxidative stress and support the body’s natural defense mechanisms.
In contemporary phytotherapy, cinchona is appreciated as a bitter tonic, promoting appetite and supporting harmonious digestion. Its use is also associated with maintaining vitality and general tone, making it a sought-after ingredient in formulations aimed at overall well-being.
- Hariyanti Hariyanti, et al, 10.07.2022, doi:10.33263/BRIAC134.319
- Anubhav Dubey, et al, 2021, DOI: 10.52711/2231-5659.2021.00036