Which of the following is used to treat malaria?

Cinchona seed

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Cinchona bark

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Cinchona leaves

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Cinchona Root

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Solution

The correct option is B Cinchona bark
Cinchona bark contains alkaloids, including quinine and quinidine. Quinine is a medication used to treat malaria and babesiosis.

So, the correct answer is 'Cinchona bark'.

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