Quina, Cinchona (Cinchona officinalis) Tincture, Dried Bark Liquid Extract

Quina, Cinchona (Cinchona officinalis) Tincture, Dried Bark Liquid Extract

A single-herb liquid extract of dried bark of Cinchona officinalis, cold-macerated in small batches and offered either as a traditional tincture in organic sugar-cane alcohol or as a vegetable glycerite.

What you get

• One herb, named to species. Nothing in the bottle but Cinchona officinalis bark — the botanical name is printed on the label, so you always know which plant you bought.
• Cold maceration, never heated. The herb steeps at room temperature rather than being boiled or spray-dried, so the volatile and heat-sensitive fractions stay in the liquid.
• Your choice of menstruum. Organic sugar-cane alcohol for a traditional tincture, or a vegetable glycerin extract with no ethanol in it.
• Ethically wild-harvested or sustainably sourced. Wild material is bought from harvesters who work stands on rotation rather than stripping them.
• Nothing else added. No added sugar, no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances. Non-GMO and gluten-free.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are trying it or restocking.

About the plant

Cinchona is a small tree of the eastern slopes of the Andes, in the wet montane forest of Peru, Ecuador and Colombia, with large glossy leaves that flush red and panicles of pink tubular flowers. Its bark carries quinine, and for three centuries it was the single most strategically valuable plant in the world; the Dutch and British both smuggled seed out of South America to establish plantations in Java and India, and Java supplied most of the world's supply until the Second World War. It is also the bitterness in the quinine water that gin is mixed with.

Ingredients

Tincture: Cinchona officinalis dried bark, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.
Glycerite: Cinchona officinalis dried bark, vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water.

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

Shake well before use. Take 20–30 drops (about 1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 2 oz of water or juice, up to 4 times daily, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

Cinchona bark contains quinine. Do not use if you have a heart-rhythm disorder, ringing in the ears, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency, or a history of low platelets, and do not use it with anticoagulants or heart-rhythm medication. Not for use in pregnancy. Stop use at once if you develop ringing in the ears, rash, fever or unusual bruising.

Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are taking any medication, have a medical condition, or are scheduled for surgery, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Discontinue use if an adverse reaction occurs. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.