Fever Bark Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Fever bark, also known as willow bark, is from the Cinchona pubescens tree. Native to Central and South American rainforests, fever bark is the bark taken from the Cinchona pubescens tree. The bark contains a compound called quinine, which has long been used as a malaria treatment.¹

Fever Bark Health Uses and Health Benefits

In addition to being used as a malaria treatment, fever bark is also used to help improve liver health by acting a detox or tonic. Fever bark also has benefits for improving appetite. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits of fever bark make it a useful remedy for tendonitis, muscle cramps, menstrual cramps and headache. It can also be taken to help reduce joint pain caused by osteoarthritis.^2,3

References

1. https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Cinchona+pubescens
2. http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/2011/neitzel_kayl/medicinal%20uses.htm
3. http://pennstatehershey.adam.com/content.aspx?productId=107&pid=33&gid=000281