Cinchona is small type of tree with large sized of leaves. the characteristic of cinchona leaves are elliptical and pointed at both end. Cinchona tree has flower with white or pinkish color and have an unique odor.
Cinchona is also know as Kina plant, this plant is very popular for treating malaria patient. Malaria can be cured with using bark in kina plant. Kuinina than contain in kina bark can prevent and reduce the symptoms of Malaria. Another benefit of kina are can be used for treating stomach problems. And in form lotion, kina can be used to relieve eye pain, and kill germ, on the skin can be used to stimulate hair growth.
High doses of kina can be toxic, the symptoms are : causing ear damage (noising/ringing), headaches, nausea, diarrhea and disturbance on vision.