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cinchona bark

/sɪŋˈkəʊnə bɑːk/

Traduction: Écorce des arbres du genre Cinchona, originaires des Andes, historiquement utilisée comme source de quinine pour traiter le paludisme et comme arôme amer.

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/sɪŋˈkəʊnə bɑːk/C1formalmedical
  • frÉcorce des arbres du genre Cinchona, originaires des Andes, historiquement utilisée comme source de quinine pour traiter le paludisme et comme arôme amer.

The bark of trees from the Cinchona genus, native to the Andes, historically used as a source of quinine for treating malaria and as a bitter flavoring agent.

  1. Medicinal tree barkC1formal

    The bark of trees from the Cinchona genus, native to the Andes, historically used as a source of quinine to treat malaria.

    frécorce de quinquina

    • Cinchona bark was a crucial treatment for malaria in the 19th century.
    • The Jesuits introduced cinchona bark to Europe.
    • Quinine extracted from cinchona bark is still used today for certain medical conditions.