 | twinmom101 (31)
05/13/2004 | The bark of this humble South American tree holds the honor of saving countless lives from Malaria. The Chincona tree is the source for quinine which was first imported to Europe in the 17th century. As Malaria strains grow more resistant to synthetic cures in recent years, quinine is again becoming a crucial medicine.
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