Jarava academica

Jarava academica, also known as the "Quina" or "Santa Maria", is a shrub native to the Andes mountains in South America.

Traditionally used in medicine, this plant has been found to possess medicinal properties, particularly in its bark, which contains alkaloids with anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects.

The health benefits of Jarava academica include its ability to treat fever, malaria, and other infectious diseases, as well as its potential to help manage digestive issues and improve cardiovascular health.

In herbal preparations, the bark of Jarava academica is often used to make infusions, teas, and tinctures, which can be consumed to harness its medicinal properties.