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Quinine Bark "I'm really happy with my purchase. Both my fiancee, and I suffer from leg cramps, which even added potassium in our diets wasn't completely eliminating. My Zooscape order reached me right away, and was reasonably priced." -- Beth (Crochet artist)
* Please Note: Traditional Use information is provided as a courtesy only. Although we have done our best to review the validity of these uses and we continue to revise this information as new data emerges, the traditional uses indicated on this page for this product may be wrong. This information is based on Traditional and Folklore Medicine which uses natural materials to support health. This information has not been evaluated or approved by the FDA and is not necessarily based on scientific evidence from any source. 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.
The genus Cinchona contains about forty species of trees. They grow 15-20 meters in height and produce white, pink, or yellow flowers. All cinchonas are indigenous to the eastern slopes of the Amazonian area of the Andes, where they grow from 1,500-3,000 meters in elevation on either side of the equator (from Colombia to Bolivia). They can also be found in the northern part of the Andes (on the eastern slopes of the central and western ranges). They are now widely cultivated in many tropical countries for their commercial value, although they are not indigenous to those areas.
Cinchona, or quinine bark, is one of the rainforest's most famous plants and most important discoveries. Legend has it that the name cinchona came from the countess of Chinchon, the wife of a Peruvian viceroy, who was cured of a malarial type of fever by using the bark of the cinchona tree in 1638. It was supposedly introduced to European medicine in 1640 by the countess of Chinchon, even before botanists had identified and named the species of tree. Quinine bark was first advertised for sale in England in 1658, and was made official in the British Pharmacopoeia in 1677. Physicians gave credit to the drug and, because of its effectiveness with malaria, it was recognized officially even while the identity of the tree species remained unknown. Several years after the "Countess's powder" arrived in England, it arrived in Spain. There, quinine bark was used by the Jesuits very early in its history and due to the influence of the Company of Jesus, the newly named "Jesuit's powder" became known all over Europe. When the plant was finally botanically classified almost one hundred years later in 1737, botanists still named it after the countess for her contribution. Throughout the mid-1600s to mid-1800s quinine bark was the primary treatment for malaria and it evidenced remarkable results. It was also used for fever, indigestion, mouth and throat diseases, and cancer.
Natural quinine bark is still employed in herbal medicine systems around the world today. In Brazilian herbal medicine quinine bark is considered a tonic, a digestive stimulant, and fever-reducer. It is used for anemia, indigestion, gastrointestinal disorders, general fatigue, fevers, malaria and as an appetite stimulant. Other folk remedies in South America cite quinine bark as a natural remedy for cancer (breast, glands, liver, mesentery, spleen), amebic infections, heart problems, colds, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, fevers, flu, hangover, lumbago, malaria, neuralgia, pneumonia, sciatica, typhoid, and varicose veins. In European herbal medicine the bark is considered antiprotozoal, antispasmodic, antimalarial, a bitter tonic, and a fever-reducer. There it is used as an appetite stimulant, for hair loss, alcoholism, liver, spleen, and gallbladder disorders; and to treat irregular heart beat, anemia, leg cramps, and fevers of all kinds. In the U.S., quinine bark is used as a tonic and digestive aid; to reduce heart palpitations and normalize heart functions; to stimulate digestion and appetite; for hemorrhoids, varicose veins, headaches, leg cramps, colds, flu, and indigestion; and for its astringent, bactericidal, and anesthetic actions in various other conditions.
References:
Aviado, D. M., et al., "Antimalarial and antiarrhythmic activity of plant extracts." Medicina Experimentalis--International Journal of Experimental Medicine 1969; 19(20), 79-94.
Lung, A. and S. Foster. Encyclopedia of Common Natural Ingredients 1996. Wiley & Sons: New York.
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Anonymous - May 2, 2006, 20:28
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What are side effects on this product. My friend has had by pass surgery and has a lot of toe cramps and leg cramps .. liken to charley horses. Any danger.
ZooScape Moderator - May 3, 2006, 12:05
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A recent use for quinine drugs has been for the treatment of muscle spasms and leg cramps. A 1998 study documented the beneficial effects of quinine for leg cramps, with tinnitus being the only documented side effect. In 2002, a double-blind placebo study was undertaken in which 98 people with nocturnal leg cramps were given 400 mg of quinine daily for 2 weeks. The results stated that quinine administered at this dose effectively reduced the frequency, intensity, and pain of leg cramps without relevant side-effects. This use has fueled the natural product market and more people are looking for natural quinine bark as an alternative to the synthesized prescription drugs for this purpose.
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 shown above 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.
Directions
Take 1 capsule, 3 times daily, with meals.
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I'm really happy with my purchase. Both my fiancee, and I suffer from leg cramps, which even added potassium in our diets wasn't completely eliminating. My Zooscape order reached me right away, and was reasonably priced.
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Beth
(Profession: Crochet artist)
Relieve Leg Cramps
Recently purchased Red Cinchona/Quinine Bark from Zooscape for relief from night leg cramps, looking for an alternative to the excessively expensive and now, very hard to obtain, quinine sulfate I used for several decades. I did not have high expectations, but was very happily surprised. The product works.
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4urhealth
(Profession: Healthcare Journalist)
Also Recommended: Zooscape is easy to use, provides instant follow up and fast delivery with excellent products. What more can you ask for?
Excellent product. Excellent service. I have only had one bad leg cramp since I started taking this tea, and before it was at least one bad one and one severe one each week.
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verndog
(Profession: business owner)
red cinchona bark
works as well as rx quinine sulfate
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Myles
(Profession: retired xray tech)
I have been taking it to releve nightime leg and body cramps for over six months and do not plan on ever being without it again.
Ed
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Ed
(Profession: Retired)
I HAVEN"T STARTED TAKING THE QUININE BARK YET. AS I STILL HAVE SOME OF MY QUININE SULF PILLS LEFT. I AM HOPING THAT YOUR QUININE BARK WILL HELP STOP MUSCLE CRAMPS THO. AND THAT WOULD BE WONDERFUL
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bettylou
Review Quinine Bark 325 mg
For my wife this product works, she was prescribed QUININE 325 mg for leg crapms. The Pharmacy said that she can not use this product for leg cramps. She started to have the cramps again. I researched and found this product. The Dr. said to use it; since she is taking i tablet every 2 days, the cramps stopped and so far is working well, no side effects.
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Anonymous
Quinine Bark Extremely Helpful For Leg Cramps
When they removed Quinine from the prescription shelves, I didn't know what I was going to do, as I had suffered with severe leg and foot cramping at night for many years. After trying several other over the counter medications, none of which helped at all...I found the Quinine Bark (Red Cinchona) 325 mg....and my problem was solved. I have not had a single leg or foot cramp since I started taking the Quinine Bark. And I no longer need a prescription!!
Bless you for carrying this wonderful product.
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Andy Chan
Quinine Bark
Product worked as expected. Items shipped fast.
Will return for future purchases.
Kirk
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K'Rik
(Profession: Spiritualist)
GREAT PRODUCT
My doctor had order Quinine for my leg cramps but they changed the laws and because i didn't dont have malaria i could no longer get the Quinine pills so i order some Quinine Bark Tea to try out and they worked great however i ran out and they were out of stock so it took a while to get the next order, so i set down and ordered another order just so i don't run out again, thanks for a great product. Earl
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RANGR317
(Profession: RETIRED)
Very good product!
Product worked beautifully, and I have re-ordered.
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chcrlotte
I am very please with your service!
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KnowUNIX
(Profession: Retired Network Systems Engineer)
Leg Cramps
This product is working just great for us in relation to leg cramps.....thank you!!!
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emerico
EXCELLENT PRODUCT, WORKS MARVELS, APPRECIATE PROMPT SHIPMENT!
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TINA
I BOUGHT QUINE BARK BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE QUINE SULFATE TABLETS I HAVE TAKEN FOR YEARS FOR LEG CRAMPS. WHILE IT DIDN'T WORK AS SURELY AS THE TABLETS, I'M SURE IT WAS A GREAT IMPROVEMENT OVER ALL ELSE I HAD AVAILABLE TO ME. I DID INDEED GET RELIEF FROM THE LEG CRAMPS WITH IT. I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN ABLE TO GET QUININE SULFATE AT A REASONABLE PRICE, SO HAVE NOT REORDERED THE CINCHONA. I DON'T KNOW HOW OR WHY IT CAME AVAILABLE, BUT WILL ORDER CINCHONA AGAIN WHEN I NEED IT.
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Benjamin
It works fairly well but is some less efective than pure quinine. [Editor: Note that this is 325 mg Quinine Bark - we also have a 450 mg Quinine Bark available.]
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Robert
Quinine Bark (Red Cinchona)
I have been using Red Cinchona for a few years and it is the only thing that takes my leg cramps away.
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Kathleen
I HAD LEG CRAMPS EVERY NIGHT BEFORE I RECIEVED THE RED BARK PRODUCT, AND NONE SINCE I HAVE BEEN ON IT, I HAD THESE RESULTS PRIOR TO THE U.S.A. OUT LAWING IT, THANK YOU FOR YOUR PRODUCT. IT IS GREAT.
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GENE
(Profession: retired)
I BOUGHT THIS PRODUCT OVER 2 MONTHS AGO AND TAKE IT AS PRESCRIBED, AND IT IS FANTASTIC. SINCE I HAVE STARTED ON THIS I HAVE NEVER HAD A LEG CRAMP. FOR ME THIS IS GREAT, CRAMPS KEPT ME AWAKE NEARLY EVERY NIGHT. ! ! ! OFF AND ON ALL NIGHT, THANK YOU VERY MUCH...GENE
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GENE
I've tried other products to relieve my leg cramps and nothing has worked as well as the Quinine Bark. Please keep it available for as long as you can. Thanks, karen
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."
