{"product_id":"cinchona-bark-powder-cinchona-officinalis","title":"Cinchona Bark Powder (Cinchona Officinalis)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"758\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCinchona Bark Powder (Cinchona officinalis) is the finely ground bark of the cinchona tree, a legendary botanical traditionally used in South American herbal medicine and European herbalism for its ability to support healthy digestion, promote appetite, and provide traditional fever support. Native to the Andes Mountains, cinchona bark has played a significant role in herbal history for centuries and is renowned as the natural source of quinine. Its nature is generally considered very bitter, cooling, and drying, making it a classic bitter tonic that stimulates digestion and supports overall vitality.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eIn traditional use, Cinchona Bark is commonly prepared as a decoction or bitter tonic, and in powdered form it can be incorporated into capsules, herbal formulations, and specialty preparations. It has long been used to stimulate digestive secretions, encourage a healthy appetite, and relieve occasional digestive sluggishness, particularly following illness or periods of physical exhaustion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eCinchona Bark has also been historically valued as a traditional febrifuge, where it was used to help support the body's natural response during intermittent fevers and promote recovery from fatigue. Although purified quinine later became an important pharmaceutical compound, the whole bark continues to be appreciated in traditional herbal practice for its broad spectrum of naturally occurring constituents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eModern research shows that Cinchona officinalis contains quinine, quinidine, cinchonine, cinchonidine, tannins, and antioxidant compounds with documented antimalarial, antioxidant, digestive-stimulant, and antimicrobial properties. These constituents support the bark's traditional role in digestive wellness, appetite support, and overall vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eEach batch of Cinchona Bark Powder (Cinchona officinalis) is finely milled to preserve its naturally bitter alkaloids, earthy aroma, and beneficial plant compounds. The powder blends easily into traditional herbal preparations and is traditionally used to support healthy digestion, stimulate appetite, and promote general wellness.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EG Herbs","offers":[{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":47829429911805,"sku":"LA-6248","price":6.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":47829429944573,"sku":"LA-6249","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 lb","offer_id":47829429977341,"sku":"LA-6250","price":28.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":47829430010109,"sku":"LA-6251","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/6732\/8765\/files\/ChatGPTImageJul10_2026_11_13_54PM.png?v=1783750469","url":"https:\/\/laherb.com\/products\/cinchona-bark-powder-cinchona-officinalis","provider":"LA Herb","version":"1.0","type":"link"}