History Early references The febrifugal properties of bark from trees now known to be in the genus Cinchona were used by many South American cultures prior to European contact. Jesuits played a key role in the transfer of remedies from the New World.
History Early references The febrifugal properties of bark from trees now kno!wn to be in the genus Cinchona were used by many South American cultures prior ?to European contact. Jesuits played a key role in the transfer of remedies from the New World.