Cinchona calisaya vs Cinchona pubescens

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Cinchona calisaya

Antimicrobial

Antimicrobial

Cinchona calisaya

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Cinchona pubescens

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Bolivian quinine-rich Cinchona species; historically most important commercial source of quinine bark.

Primary commercial source of quinine from the Andes; cultivated globally for anti-malarial production.

Active Compounds

quinine, quinidine, cinchonidine, cinchonine, tannins

quinine, quinidine, cinchonine, alkaloids, tannins

Traditional Uses

malaria, fever, digestive bitters

malaria, fever, digestive bitters, leg cramps

Modern Uses

anti-malarial pharmaceutical source, bitter digestive tonic

anti-malarial pharmaceutical source, bitter tonic

Adult Dosage

Pharmaceutical quinine under supervision; bitter tincture 1-2ml

Pharmaceutical quinine under medical supervision

Contraindications

G6PD deficiency, pregnancy, cardiac arrhythmia

G6PD deficiency, pregnancy, cardiac arrhythmias, platelet disorders

Side Effects

cinchonism, cardiac effects, thrombocytopenia

cinchonism, thrombocytopenia, cardiac effects

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E