Quinine, also called chinchona, is a substance extracted from the home of a common plant in the South Americas, named after Quina, the scientific name of Chinchona calisaya.
In the past, quinine was one of the most underutilized substances in the treatment of malaria, but malaria, due to the creation of other synthetic drugs such as chloroquine or primaquine, quinine was used only in specific cases of malaria and under medical supervision.
- Even the sea quinine that is currently used.
- Its tree remains solid for the elaboration of traditional remedies.
- Such as the one thatquinates you.
- Thanks to its febrile.
- Antimalarial.
- Digestive and healing properties.
In addition to offering high concentrations of quinine, quinine also contains other compounds such as quinidine, cinconine and dihydrokinamine, which can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
In addition, components obtained from the quinine plant, mainly quinine, can be used as a bitter additive in certain medicines and beverages, for example in certain tonic waters; however, in the form of a soda, quinine is not found in sufficient concentrations to have a therapeutic effect. Effect.
Tonic water is a type of soda that contains quinine chloride in its composition, which gives it the bitter taste typical of this drink, however, the concentrations of this substance in the tonic water are very low, being less than 5 mg / L, so there is no therapeutic effect against malaria any other type of disease.
The machine is commonly used in the form of tea, which can be prepared with plants and pot. To make Quina tea, mix 1 liter of water and 2 bowls of the plant, and bring to the boil for 10 minutes; Then let it sit for another 10 minutes and drink a maximum of 2 to 3 cups per day.
In addition, quinine in the quinine plant can be purchased as a capsule, however, it is important to note that this drug should only be used as a medical indication, as there are contraindications and side effects.
It is also important to note that it can only be indicated by the doctor in addition to the pharmacological treatment, since the concentration of quinine obtained during the day is lower than that obtained from the trunk of the tree; for this reason, it alone does not have enough activity against the infectious agent responsible for malaria.
The use of the quinine plant and therefore quinine is contraindicated in embarrassed women and children, as well as in patients with depression, blood clotting problems or liver disease. In addition, quinine should be evaluated when the patient is taking other medicines, such as cisapride, heparin, rifamycin or carbamazepine.
It is important that the use of the local plant is indicated by the doctor, because beyond this plant, it can have side effects, such as alteration of the heart cortex, nausea, mental confusion, blurred vision, seams, bleeding and liver problems.