Which part of the Cinchona tree is used for the extraction of the anti-malarial drug Quinine?
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Correct answer: Stem bark
Quinine is a natural white crystalline alkaloid derived from the dried bark of several species of the genus Cinchona. It has been used for centuries to treat malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum.
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