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cinchona bark

/sɪŋˈkəʊnə bɑːk/

翻译: 金鸡纳树(茜草科金鸡纳属植物)的树皮,产于南美安第斯地区,历史上是提取奎宁的来源,用于治疗疟疾,也用作苦味剂。

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/sɪŋˈkəʊnə bɑːk/C1formalmedical
  • zh金鸡纳树(茜草科金鸡纳属植物)的树皮,产于南美安第斯地区,历史上是提取奎宁的来源,用于治疗疟疾,也用作苦味剂。

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.

    zh金鸡纳树皮

    • 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.