Question

Quinine, the remedy for malaria is extracted from

• A. Bark of cinnamon
• B. Stem of Hevea
• C. Bark of Cinchona
• D. Leaves of Ocimum

Answer 1

The correct option is C Bark of Cinchona

Quinine occurs naturally in the bark of the Cinchona tree, though it has also been synthesized in the laboratory. Quinine is a white crystalline alkaloid having antipyretic (fever-reducing), antimalarial, analgesic (painkilling) and anti-inflammatory properties and a bitter taste. Quinine was the first effective western treatment for malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, appearing in therapeutics in the 17th century.

So, the correct answer is option C.