The medicine quinine is taken from the cinchona tree grown in Jamaica. The value of quinine in the treatment of malaria fever was known to the Indians of Peru and other American countries from earlier times. It was noticed by the Europeans in 1638 when it cured the Countess Cinchon. The plant was then named in her honour.
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Experience the best of Jamaica that most travelers miss. Our Jamaican tours will offer you the best of what our beautiful island has to offer - from the many beautiful falls and nature excursions to the genuine Jamaican experiences and tid-bits you won't be able to find anywhere else. To know Jamaica you have to see it, feel it, hear it and taste it. We are sure you will share our wonderful experiences and come away with a renewed appreciation for the country, it's people and its incredibly natural beauty. |