Peruvian bark

Noun

historical uncountable

(now chiefly historical) Cinchona bark, chiefly as used in medicine.

Japanese Meaning

（歴史的な用法）シンコナ樹皮、特に医療用として利用される樹皮

In the 18th century, physicians often prescribed Peruvian bark to treat fevers and malaria.

18世紀には、医師たちはしばしば熱やマラリアの治療にキナの樹皮を処方した。

Sense（1）

(now chiefly historical) Cinchona bark, chiefly as used in medicine.

[H]e will soon begin to like & wish for this refreshment, & will with the use of Peruvian Bark & Steel, regain his Tranquillity of Mind & Body.