Lexicon:Peruvian Bark
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Term: | Peruvian Bark |
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References: | Master and Commander, page 138 Desolation Island, page 90 |
Meaning: | Cinchona succirubra, a febrifuge, tonic and astringent; valuable for influenza, neuralgia and debility. Also known as Jesuit's Powder. |
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.