Cinchona officinalis Linn. is a well-known medicinal plant recognized for the presence of quinoline alkaloids, particularly quinine, which is widely used in the treatment of malaria. The present investigation focuses on the qualitative phytochemical analysis of the ethanolic extract of Cinchona bark. Standard phytochemical screening procedures were employed to detect the presence of important secondary metabolites such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phenolic compounds, glycosides, saponins and terpenoids. The findings indicated that the extract contains several bioactive constituents that support the traditional medicinal value of the plant. These results provide a basis for further quantitative analysis and pharmacological evaluation of the plant.
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