YELLOW CINCHONA BARK (Cinchona succirubra), a plant bark with bitter, slightly woody, and natural notes, is ideal for infusions, herbal teas, invigorating beverages, and artisanal preparations. Valued for its stimulating and digestive properties, it adds depth and character to all your natural and wellness creations. As a natural product, it guarantees carefully selected quality and authentic aromatic richness.
The yellow cinchona bark comes from the red cinchona tree, a small tree native to the Andean Cordillera and Central America. Its bark is very rich in quinine.
Quinine is well known for its pharmaceutical properties, particularly for its ability to fight malaria. Once synthesized, quinine can also lead to the Development of chloroquine.
As you can see, the bark is primarily used in pharmaceuticals, specifically:
However, the bark of the yellow cinchona tree has proven to be a prime ingredient for a an invigorating and revitalizing herbal tea. It helps alleviate the following symptoms:
Did you know? The 19th-Century Statesman Félix Faure using quinine for its aphrodisiac properties.
Source: Ecuador
Our yellow, debarked cinchona bark is harvested by hand in November.
To meet your needs, our cinchona is available in three forms:
The bark is yellow in color, with a grayish outer layer. Cut size: 1 centimeter, with a small amount of normal powder present.
| Packaging | 100 g, 250 g, 500 g, 1 kg, 5 kg |
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| Status | Whole spice |
