LymeNet Flash: Quinine Sources

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Posted by Cold Feet (Member # 9882) on :

Hi everyone, long time no talk!

I am asking for my bro -- now that quinine has been "blessed" by the FDA and a drug company, it's hard to buy without a prescription.

Does anyone have any ideas about how to obtain any from local or overseas sources?

Thx

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

hmmm... 625 mg seems to ring a bell with me ..??

Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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Rain-Tree has it. I'll check on the right link as that can take a bit of figuring out.

Be aware that too much (or too much for a particular person) can cause tinnitus and can even be toxic to the ears. Large doses can cause deafness.

For anyone with a liver disorder or otherwise has trouble with a toxic load, any ototoxic Rx or plant can cause ear or hearing damage at a lower dose.

Increased tinnitus is one sign of ototoxicity &/or liver stress affecting the ears.

So, even if shooting for a reasonable dose, that can vary a bit so starting slowing is best.

Be sure to read ALL about it from various professional authors.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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http://www.rain-tree.com/quinine-powder.htm

Rain-Tree

Sustainably harvested pure quinine bark powder (Cinchona succirubra)

http://www.terravitahealth.com/cgi-bin/herbhealthbenefits/412357-quinine/cinchona

Terra Vita Health

Quinine, Cinchona, Peruvian Bark

http://www.zooscape.com/cgi-bin/maitred/GreenCanyon/questp513831

Terra Vita Health - Quinine Bark (Red Cinchona) - 450 mg Capsules

If for leg cramps:

http://www.hylands.com/products/legcramps.php

Hylands "Leg Cramps" homeopathic with quinine.
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :

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For anyone with tinnitus, this may be a better choice if for babesia:

http://flash.lymenet.org/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/1/115218

CRYPTOLEPIS sanguinolenta LINKS

Sida acuta also mentioned here. It contains similar ingredients and has similar properties.
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Posted by Cold Feet (Member # 9882) on :

Thanks Keebs, and others. Much appreciated. A related link:

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=artemisinin-coartem-malaria-novartis

Will pass this on to my bro.