Chinchona

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Since ancient times, China has been appreciated for its antimalarial properties, against pain and against fever, which has made it one of the most important drugs.

The name China refers to an arboreal plant belonging to the family of rubies native to the Andes, the Cinchona. Used for centuries as an appetizer and digestive, it is also traditionally appreciated in herbal medicine thanks to its eupeptic and especially antimalarial properties.

Most of the active ingredients of the plant are concentrated in the bark, rich in quinine alkaloids, tannins, essential oils, resins and bitter substances with multiple beneficial properties for human health.

China: origin and history

The name 'Cinchona' derives from that of the wife of the Peruvian viceroy, Countess of Chinchón, city of Castilla, who, according to tradition, experienced on herself the virtues of the bark of this plant capable of defeating even malaria.

The different types of cinchona.

The different species of plants from which the bark of China can be obtained are distinguished by their color (red, yellow, gray) which also corresponds to different qualities of the drug.

The most valuable quality for the beneficial properties is red, while the companies that produce liqueurs use gray porcelain.

Properties of China and uses.

Both from the point of view of use in liquors and herbs, is an ingredient widely used as an appetizer and natural digestive because its active ingredients increase the secretions of the stomach, promote digestion and protect the gastric mucous membranes. Its main application in medicine derives from the antimalarial, analgesic and antipyretic properties.

From it, in fact, we obtain 'quinine', a natural antimalarial. In addition to these applications, it is also a popular medication to counteract low blood pressure.

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Finally, it is also used in the field of cosmetics for the production of products dedicated to the treatment of oily hair.

The recipe with porcelain.

As is known, the fluid extracts of its crust are an excellent base for preparing homemade snacks and natural digestives. By diluting a few drops of extract in a glass of water, you get a very healthy appetizer so that the stomach, liver, gallbladder and pancreas consume half an hour before meals.

The contraindications of the Chinese.

Be careful with contraindications: its use is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation. Taking Chinese extract can cause allergic reactions and gastric intolerances