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PTECH Pharmacognosy QUESTION #3592
Question 1
The alkaloid 'Quinine', used to treat Malaria, is extracted from:
  • Cinchona bark✔️
  • Ipecac root
  • Opium poppy
  • Tea leaves
Correct Answer Explanation
Cinchona (Family: Rubiaceae) is the primary source of antimalarial alkaloids.