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Quinine bark "I buy it for a friend who suffers leg cramps at night. Guess it works great cause we re-ordered. Can't get it anywhere else. Zooscape is a company that sends out the product without delay. Cares about thier customers." -- Marc
* Please Note: This information is based partly on Traditional Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
Description
Red Cinchona Cinchona pubescens Vahl (= Cinchona succirubra Pavon ex Klotsch).
Family: Rubiaceae.
Other Names: Roter Chinarindenbaum (German); quina, quinquina (French); china rossa (Italian); quina (Spanish).
Description:C. pubescens (= C. succirubra) is a large forest tree with tall stems and bright green, simple leaves. The second main source of Cinchona bark is a species alternatively known as C. officinalis or C. calisaya (C. ledgeriana). In commerce, C. pubescens is known as the source of reddish bark (much used in pharmacies in Europe), while cultivated C. calisaya yields a yellowish bark which is an industrial source of alkaloids. Brown or grey bark is obtained from wild forms of C. officinalis.
Origin: Colombia, western Ecuador and northern Peru (C. pubescens and C. calisaya / C. officinalis). Commercial cultivation occurs mainly in India, Indonesia and Africa (DRC, formerly Zaire).
Parts Used: Bark (twigs, stems) (Cinchonae cortex).
Uses and Properties: The bark contains quinine, formerly a most important antimalarial drug. As a bitter tonic, it is used to stimulate appetite (e.g. gin and tonic before a meal). Bark is sometimes included in herbal teas to treat flatulence and loss of appetite. Isolated pure alkaloids, such as quinine and quinidine are used to treat malaria and heart rhythm complaints.
Active Ingredients: Quinoline alkaloids (5-15%), such as quinine, quinidine, cinchonine, cinchonidine and others. Furthermore, triterpene saponins, epicatechins (cinchonain) and proanthocyanidins (cinchonain IIa), catechol tannins and red phlobaphens are present in the bark.
Pharmacological Effects: Quinine interferes with the metabolism of blood forms of various Plasmodium parasites. Another molecular target is their DNA, which is intercalated by quinine. Several synthetic more and powerful anti-malaria drugs have been developed as a substitute for quinine. Unfortunately, a number of Plasmodium strains have become resistant to chemotherapy. Quinidine inhibits Na+ channels and is employed as an antiarrhythmic drug.
Status: Pharm.; Comm. E+ (tonic use only); modern medicine: quinine, quinidine.
Preparation and Dosage: For malaria treatment, a minimum daily dose of 1 g fluid extract (4-5% alkaloids) is necessary (not more than 0.5 g at a time, and to no more than 3 g per day), while lower doses (ca. 0.2 g) are used for other applications. In tonic water, a 67 mg quinine per litre is the usual concentration.
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Tee - May 13, 2007, 00:36
#10001131
What product would help greatly if a person has diabetes resulting in pains in the knees and feet?
ZooScape Moderator - July 16, 2007, 18:31
#10001484
There are a few key herbs that can improve blood circulation if that, specifically, is the source of the pain: huckleberry, grape seed extract, ginkgo biloba and horse chestnut are all excellent herbs for increasing blood circulation in the lower extremeties. Both ginkgo biloba and cayenne pepper have been shown to be useful in the treatment of compromised blood circulation as well as the prevention of early-stage diabetic neuropathy.
An amino acid, acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC), has been shown to relieve pain and improve nerve function in conditions of diabetic neuropathy, according to a 2005 study of 1,200 diabetics with the complication. According to a double-blind, placebo-controlled 1990 trial, the gamma-linolenic acid within evening primrose oil was also shown to alleviate pain and improve nerve function in participants with diabetic neuropathy. Finally, cayenne cream has yielded positive results in at least two studies that showed how the herb applied topically was nervine and analgesic.
Anna - June 7, 2006, 01:53
#10000746
What is quinine's effect on blood sugar levels? Increase or decrease?
ZooScape Moderator - June 14, 2006, 10:14
#10000841
Quinine can aggravate Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) thereby suggesting that the effect quinine would have on you would be lowering of the blood sugar levels, in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients. Quinine would certainly have an even greater effect on those with diabetes and should be either avoided altogether or used with vigilance and under the guidance of your physician. Quinine can also interfere with the diabetes medication Metformin (Glucophage). I would suggest that you speak with your physician prior to beginning a course of treatment with quinine if you are a diabetes patient. He or she will have the most knowledge regarding your personal medical history and will be able to make the best decision regarding your optimal health. Likewise, if you are looking for an herbal product to treat a specific ailment please write back and let us know what that ailment is. We will do our very best to offer you some product selections that would be safe to take in the event that you do have diabetes.
Cinda harbaugh - June 6, 2006, 23:03
#10000745
What is quinine's effect on blood sugar levels? Increase or decrease?
ZooScape Moderator - June 14, 2006, 12:32
#10001460
According to Medline Plus, quinine may cause low blood sugar. A few sites mention 'quinine-induced hypoglycemia' as a complication of taking therapeutic doses to treat conditions such as leg cramps and malaria.
Sandy Hardman - May 2, 2006, 12:29
#10000311
Hi, I have some inquires about your product Quinine Bark (Red Cinchona).
I would like to know what is the difference in dose and biological effect between it and chemically synthesized Quinine (Quinamm, Quiphile). If I need a dose 2gm / day of chemically synthesized Quinine drug, what is the equivalent dose of your Quinine Bark (Red Cinchona) product should I take.
I waiting for your answer ……………thanks you.
ZooScape Moderator - May 2, 2006, 15:22
#10001335
The potency of drugs and the plants they are derived from can be quite different!
For over 100 years, the quinine chemical, an alkaloid, was extracted from the natural bark of Cinchona trees and sold as a prescription drug for malaria. American scientists were motivated to try to copy this chemical in the laboratory during World War II when the world’s main tropical tree farms fell into the hands of the Japanese and the natural bark was in short supply — during which time American troops in the tropics were dropping like flies to malaria. Scientists were able to make an exact copy of the chemical in the laboratory without using any natural bark to start with, and a synthesized drug was created. Because it was a chemical occurring in nature and not a new one, it could not be patented by any one drug company. Several pharmaceutical companies worldwide began producing and selling synthesized quinine drugs, as they still do today.
While natural quinine-containing bark can be sold in the United States as a natural product, quinine drugs still require a prescription here. In many European countries, even the natural bark is regulated as a drug since it contains naturally occurring and very active quinine alkaloids that are regulated as drugs. This also means that Americans using the bark as a natural remedy should treat it with knowledge and respect due to its very powerful and active ingredient—quinine, which is not without welldocumented acute toxicity and side effects.
The longstanding natural remedy for quinine bark usually calls for a cup of boiling water to be poured over approximately 1-2 g of ground or chopped natural bark and allowed to steep for ten minutes. A cupful of this infusion is drunk half an hour before meals to stimulate the appetite, or after meals to treat digestive disorders. The use of pure quinine at large dosages can be toxic. The reported therapeutic oral dose for quinine alkaloids in adults is between 167-333 mg three times per day. Reportedly, a single dose of 2-8 grams of pure quinine alkaloids taken orally may be fatal to an adult. Natural bark teas prepared in the traditional manner, however, have a long history of use without toxic effects. A cup of traditional quinine bark tea would provide approximately 100 mg of total alkaloids, including quinine (based upon an average of 5% total alkaloid content in the raw bark).
Unfortunately as we do not carry the chemically synthesized version of Quinine, I am unable to comment on its' uses and/or dosages. If you are considering changing from taking a pharmaceutical medication to a natural version I would suggest that you speak with your physician prior to doing so. He or she will be the most knowledgeable regarding your personal medical history and therefore will be able to make the best decision regarding your optimal health.
In cases of Malaria, the recommended daily dose is 600 mg, three times daily. However, the dosages can vary dependant upon what particular condition is being treated.
Anonymous - May 2, 2006, 01:35
#10000299
does quinine effect hearing? If hearing loss occurs, can hearing return to normal if you stop taking quinine?
ZooScape Moderator - May 2, 2006, 12:18
#10000305
When taken according to directions and when not exceeding the daily recommended dosage, Quinine Bark is a safe herbal remedy that is recommended for many ailments.
Quinine bark contains naturally-occurring quinine alkaloids. These quinine alkaloids are sold as prescription drugs with numerous side effects and warnings documented in the literature. Do not exceed the quinine bark natural remedy amounts unless you are under the care and advice of a qualified health care practitioner who is familiar with the warnings, side effects, and contraindications of higher therapeutic levels of quinine alkaloids.
A pathological condition resulting from an overdose of cinchona bark or its alkaloid derivatives and marked by headache, dizziness, hearing loss, and ringing in the ears (tinnitus). Most symptoms of cinchonism (except in severe cases) are reversible and disappear once quinine is withdrawn.
Directions
Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.
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I buy it for a friend who suffers leg cramps at night. Guess it works great cause we re-ordered. Can't get it anywhere else. Zooscape is a company that sends out the product without delay. Cares about thier customers.
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Marc
It is a very effective product and ZooScape is easy with which to work. I recommend both the product and the vendor.
Charlotte Hill
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Charlotte
(Profession: Executive Recruiter)
I like having this product because it helps a great deal with leg cramps. I have recommended it and ZooScape to my friends and family.
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ALEEMUDDIN SHAIKH
Quinine bark
Easy to swallow; no taste. Was taking it for nighttime cramps in legs and ankles. Has not helped much for that but for some reason or other my fasting-blood-sugar readings (I'm a diabetic) have dropped noticably since a week after starting to take two capsules daily. Will continue to monitor that by discontinuing and then restarting to take them to see what happens. Check in on me now and then. [Editor: Good luck!]
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Chas
(Profession: Ph.D. in Psychology)
Quinine Bark (Red Cinchona) - 450 mg
very satisfied with the results, especially since quinine sulfate has been removed from the market.
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Lynn
For leg cramps
It helps a lot, but I have to be pro-active using it. I've got to think ahead so that is in my system when I need it.
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Carol
Rheumatologist very happy
I was paying a lot for Quinine Sulfate by prescription. That product has been removed fro the market. My experience with this product is very good. My rheumatologist was glad to have my positive review so that he can recommend this product to other patients.
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Joy
Greatly helped with a nagging 'Charlie Horse' cramp in my calf.
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Tatiana
Red Cinchona for leg cramp relief
I purchased Red Cinchona as a cheaper alternative to Quinine Sulfate which was prescribed by my rheumatologist for my severe leg cramps. Quinine Sulfate has been removed from the market so this product is 'the answer'. I do not know all of the other applications for this product. What I do know, is that it works very well for me.
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lynn
(Profession: equipment operator)
As a remedy for leg cramps, this is a very good product. It changed my perspective on living a normal life
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lynn
(Profession: equipment operator)
This did not relieve my leg cramps as I had hoped.
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Jenny
It works.
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Charlotte
I HAVE 4 RUPTURE DISC IN MY BACK, I HAD SEVERE CRAMPS IN MY LEGS, ARMS AND FINGERS AT NIGHT WHILE SLEEPING AND ALSO IN THE DAY WHILE RELAXING AND SOMETIMES IF I BEND OVER TO PUT MY SOCKS ON I WOULD GET SEVERE MUSCLE CRAMPS IN MY STOMACH WHERE AS IT WOULD HINDER ME FROM STRAIGHTING UP. ALSO AT NIGHT TINGLEING IN MY LEGS AND MY FEET AND TOES WOULD BE VERY COLD, AND MY LEGS WOULD FEEL VERY HEAVY....IN THE MORNING UPON AWAKINIG I WOULD HAVE LOWER BACK PAINS AROUND MY WAIST, I COULDN'T STRAIGHTEN UP. I WAS TOLD ABOUT QUININE THAT IT WOULD HELP ME WITH MY PROBLEMS. NOW I TAKE FOUR [4] 450 MG QUININE CAPSULES AT NIGHT PRIOR TO RETIRING AND I ALSO DRINK A 12 OZ GLASS OF TONIC WATER WITH QUININE. I HAVE NO MORE PROBLEMS WITH CRAMPS, TINGLING, OR LOWER BACK PAIN. I AM A BELIEVER IN QUININE AND I ALSO RESEARCHED QUININE ON THE WEB SITE. I HAVE MY FRIEND ALSO TAKING QUININE. I AM A 72 YEAR OLD MALE.
PLEASE KEEP SUPPLYING ME WITH QUININE CAPSULE AND ALSO IF YOU CARRY QIUININE TEA.
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Cialis online
It is a great product. It has solved my severe leg cramps.
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Charlotte
(Profession: Legal Recruiter)
I found this product to be far superior to other quinine based products including the quinine sulfate line, with more effective results. I would not return to any of the quinine sulfate products.
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Lee
(Profession: Small Business Owner/Prof.Services Cons.)
Also Recommended: I would recommend the product to any veteran such as myself who served in a tropical/subtropical enviroment with the exposure to malaria with the common onset of periodic leg cramping, etc, and as an effective preventive medication for that.
Absolutely great...
I am a frequent sufferer of leg cramps. I used to get Quinine before they made it a prescription. I decided to search the web to find out if there was a generic substitute. This is the one and it works.
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meanbusiness
(Profession: Customer Service Coordinator)
Quinine Bark (Red Cinchona) - 450 mg
The product seems to be worling well, and helping my leg cramps. Am glad to get it as its very hard to obtain anymore.
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Ruth
Quinine Bark (Red Cinchona) - 450 mg
Have used this and find its excellant for leg cramps. Have found nothing else that works. I have had leg cramps for yrs, could no longer get quinine, and found this product. Has been a lifesaver!
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R
(Profession: not necessary to know)
It is a good product and it is easy to order.
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Lynda
magic of red cinchona
this herb is part of what used to be a very secret formula in ancient times. when combined with white willow it will do magic to your health. i have been using it for 2 decades now and its just wonderful. if problems then take it with hot milk. pregnant women should not take it.
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writingtree
(Profession: yogi,shaman, poet)
Also Recommended: can also be used with valarian root and white willow. cayenne can also be added.
Have used quinine bark for some time now. Its great, really helps with leg cramps. Can't find it anywhere else. Am reordering every couple of months now.
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NICOLE
this seems to help with my leg cramps to some degree.
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cinzinn
(Profession: bus driver)
It works - what more can I say?
I bought this for my mom who has cramps in her hands when working in the garden, and in her legs at night. She was drinking lots of tonic water, but this does the trick more quickly.
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Georgianna
thank heaven we can get this from Canada for leg cramps - I can't survive without it!
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor. The essence of the current American rule on Traditional Uses is, as stated by FTC, "Claims based on historical or traditional use should be substantiated by confirming scientific evidence, or should be presented in such a way that consumers understand that the sole basis for the claim is a history of use of the product for a particular purpose."
