Cinchona Bark Herbal Extraction Plant
Cinchona bark, derived from the Cinchona tree (mainly Cinchona officinalis, C. ledgeriana, C. succirubra), is most famous for being the natural source of quinine, a compound used to treat malaria. The bark is a powerful antipyretic, antimalarial, analgesic, and antiseptic agent.
Medicinal Uses
- Treatment of malaria and intermittent fevers
- Acts as a digestive stimulant
- Used in tonics for general debility
- Treats arthritis, muscle cramps, and infections
- Mild pain reliever and anti-inflammatory
Extraction Process
- Mature Cinchona bark is harvested, cleaned, and dried under shade.
- The bark is then crushed or ground for efficient extraction.
- Solvents Used: Water, Ethanol, Hydroalcoholic mix
- Filtration removes fibrous material; the extract is concentrated under vacuum.
- Quinine alkaloids are separated via solvent partitioning, pH manipulation, or column chromatography.
- Extract is dried using spray drying or freeze-drying, depending on product type.
Applications
- Pharmaceuticals: Malaria medications, fever reducers, cardiac treatments
- Veterinary: Antimalarial formulations for livestock
- Beverages: Quinine is used in tonic water (bitter agent)
- Traditional Medicine: Digestive tonics, antipyretic syrups
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