tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34646681.post-85819889835942575722007-07-06T19:26:00.000-07:002007-07-06T19:46:21.800-07:00

This is the tree that we can thank for quinine, which most importantly was used to ward off malaria or cure those who had it. Today, it is thought to improve circulation and aid in digestion, and still used in hospitals today to help with circulation. The quinine is extracted from the bark of the Cinchona tree, and usually harvested at ten year intervals. It is also used in tonic water, which

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