Cinchona officinalis
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The genus name 'Cinchona' is named after the Countess of Chinchón, the wife of a Spanish viceroy in Peru, who was reportedly cured of malaria by the bark of this tree. 'Officinalis' refers to the plant's traditional use in medicine.
مثال
- Cinchona officinalis has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
- The bark of Cinchona officinalis is a natural source of quinine.
- The cultivation of Cinchona officinalis requires specific climatic conditions.
ترکیبهای رایج
Harvest the bark of Cinchona officinalis Cultivate Cinchona officinalis trees
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- Peruvian shrub or small tree having large glossy leaves and cymes of fragrant yellow to green or red flowers; cultivated for its medicinal bark