MeSH definition : A genus of rubiaceous South American trees that yields the toxic CINCHONA ALKALOIDS
from their bark; QUININE; QUINIDINE; chinconine, cinchonidine and others are used
to treat malaria and cardiac arrhythmias.;
MeSH synonym : Cinchonas;
MeSH hyponym : Cinchona pubescens; Red Cinchona; Cinchona, Red; Cinchonas, Red; Red Cinchonas;
Related MeSH term : peruvian bark; Bark, Peruvian;
A genus of rubiaceous South American trees that yields the toxic CINCHONA ALKALOIDS
from their bark; QUININE; QUINIDINE; chinconine, cinchonidine and others are used
to treat malaria and cardiac arrhythmias.
http://agence-prd.ansm.sante.fr/php/ecodex/extrait.php?specid=69747314 2012 France summary of product characteristics package leaflet cinchona capsules