The anti-malarial drug Quinine is extracted from the bark of which tree?
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Correct answer: Cinchona
Quinine is a natural alkaloid derived from the bark of the Cinchona tree. It has been used for centuries as a primary treatment for malaria by interfering with the parasite's ability to dissolve hemoglobin.
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