CINCHONA SUCCIRUBRA-BARK

CINCHONA SUCCIRUBRA - (GUATEMALA )
 MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION TREES 

In Guatemala, we have a renowned production, process and export of Cinchona succirubra bark from which we have set up an all EXCLUSIVE EXPORT DYNAMICS, which include our world known ED'S SUPREME TONIC SYRUP (http://edssupremetonic.com/ ) , and our QUININE-TEA (http://www.quinine-tea.com/ ) . These -2- products are just part of our vast array of market and manufacturing options for our raw material - CINCHONA SUCCIRUBRA BARK from GUATEMALA.

We are a brain driven organization with constant evolution in mastering to adapt the wide range usage of our CINCHONA SUCCIRUBRA bark from Guatemala.

All of products are enhanced and master minded through the creative spirit of our company's C.E.O. specialized in Wageningen Agricultural University ( The Netherlands ) :

Agr. Ing., Agric. Econ.. , M.Sc. E.F. Capmany

Our 30-40 year old trees, hold a true reservoir of Cinchona alkaloids, for which recurrent basi-petal translocation assures a vast array and proper concentration of total alkaloids perfectly in line with its genotype specifications.

Our product is cultivated from 1,800 - 2,500 MASL . Our trees height range is of aprox. 20 mts, with 30-40 years in average. This important aspect alone, that has turned faces when comparing our product with S. America or Africa , is that our trees are standing for more than 30-40 years and the bark coming from those trees is significantly richer in alkaloids -since alkaloids are accumulated in the base of the trunk lower portions (up to 3-5 mts from bottom), in what is called in plant physiology, BASIPETAL PHLOEMATIC TRANSLOCATION in CINCHONA. This aspect alone brings a solid statement for traders and end users in avoiding bark coming from rather younger trees whose growth is pushed at times with amino-fertilizing components.

Table: Alkaloid Content Comparison by Cinchona specie
Species Total Alkaloids (%) Quinine Content (%)
C. calisaya 3 - 7 0 - 4
C. pubescens 4.5 - 8.5 1 - 3
C. officinalis 5 - 8 2 - 7.5
C. ledgeriana 5 -14 3 - 13
C. succirubra 6 - 16 4 - 14

TRIBAL AND HERBAL MEDICINE USES

Cinchona, or quinine bark, is one of the rainforest's most famous plants and most important discoveries. Legend has it that the name cinchona came from the countess of Chinchon, the wife of a Peruvian viceroy, who was cured of a malarial type of fever by using the bark of the cinchona tree in 1638. It was supposedly introduced to European medicine in 1640 by the countess of Chinchon, even before botanists had identified and named the species of tree. Quinine bark was first advertised for sale in England in 1658, and was made official in the British Pharmacopoeia in 1677. Physicians gave credit to the drug and, because of its effectiveness with malaria, it was recognized officially even while the identity of the tree species remained unknown. Several years after the "Countess's powder" arrived in England, it arrived in Spain. There, quinine bark was used by the Jesuits very early in its history and due to the influence of the Company of Jesus, the newly named "Jesuit's powder" became known all over Europe. When the plant was finally botanically classified almost one hundred years later in 1737, botanists still named it after the countess for her contribution. Throughout the mid-1600s to mid-1800s quinine bark was the primary treatment for malaria and it evidenced remarkable results. It was also used for fever, indigestion, mouth and throat diseases, and cancer.


Natural quinine bark is still employed in herbal medicine systems around the world today. In Brazilian herbal medicine quinine bark is considered a tonic, a digestive stimulant, and fever-reducer. It is used for anemia, indigestion, gastrointestinal disorders, general fatigue, fevers, malaria and as an appetite stimulant. Other folk remedies in South America cite quinine bark as a natural remedy for cancer (breast, glands, liver, mesentery, spleen), amebic infections, heart problems, colds, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, fevers, flu, hangover, lumbago, malaria, neuralgia, pneumonia, sciatica, typhoid, and varicose veins. In European herbal medicine the bark is considered antiprotozoal, antispasmodic, antimalarial, a bitter tonic, and a fever-reducer. There it is used as an appetite stimulant, for hair loss, alcoholism, liver, spleen, and gallbladder disorders; and to treat irregular heart beat, anemia, leg cramps, and fevers of all kinds. In the U.S., quinine bark is used as a tonic and digestive aid; to reduce heart palpitations and normalize heart functions; to stimulate digestion and appetite; for hemorrhoids, varicose veins, headaches, leg cramps, colds, flu, and indigestion; and for its astringent, bactericidal, and anesthetic actions in various other conditions.

 

NEW farm for securing drying of BARK in a 9-day term year round

CONTAINER BEING LOADED WITH 25-KG BAGS PACKED WITH CINCHONA SUCCIRUBRA FROM GUATEMALA

 

For ALL SHIPMENTS within the USA and CANADA
( 454 Kgs as M.O.Q. )

 

DRYING PATIOS


EXTENDING BARK, AS IT DRIES



GRINDING BARK

WEIGHING OF BAGS BY SGS INSPECTOR


SAMPLING OF BARK BY SGS INSPECTOR

LOADING OF CONTAINER


LOADING OF CONTAINER

Traditional Remedy: One-half cup bark decoction 1-3 times daily or 1-2 ml of a 4:1 tincture twice daily. One to 2 grams daily of powdered bark in tablets or capsules can be substituted if desired. See Traditional Herbal Remedies Preparation Methods page if necessary for definitions.

 

 

 

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