quinine

• Alcaloïde amer extrait de l'écorce du quinquina, utilisé historiquement et médicalement pour traiter le paludisme.

A bitter alkaloid derived from cinchona bark, historically and medically used in the treatment of malaria.

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   A bitter alkaloid extracted from cinchona bark, historically used to treat and prevent malaria.

   Quinine (antipaludique)

   • Quinine was the primary treatment for malaria for centuries.
   • The bitter taste of quinine is characteristic of tonic water.
   • Doctors prescribed quinine to soldiers stationed in tropical regions.