The bitter principle in grapefruit is naringin, not quinine. Here is how you can use them for prevention: Heat up 1 grapefruit and eat its pulp. Known to decrease excess mucus from the head and nose. Regarding the recipe, a pharmaceutical expert told AAP FactCheck he could not find scientific evidence of quinine in grapefruit peels and it would not create hydroxychloroquine. It is known as an anti-malarial treatment and has also been used to treat arthritis and lupus. The rind of the grapefruit is a natural source of quinine. Boil some freshly ground black pepper and 1 tsp of cinnamon in 1 cup of water. Grapefruit contains the alkaloid quinine, which was considered in the past as the only effective remedy against malaria. Re: you can get quinine from grapefruit peel Would be advisable to use organic fruit if using peel, as most fruit is sprayed with pesticides and after harvesting, fungicides, which are concentrated in the peel. Grapefruit contains quinine-like substances, which in turn is effective in treating malaria. About nuggets4u Born Again Christian since 1977 / Insurance Business / Nurse Natural health since 1986 Roots of disease since 2008 / Pastor Dr Gail www.hope4u.ca Facebook: Hope Outreach Community Centre I post information pertaining to/ natural health, Spirit, Soul, Body, Relationships, Finance, and World Affairs. They are not chemically related. Hydroxychloroquine is a synthetic drug while quinine is a compound found in cinchona bark. Orange - high in vitamin C and A. take 1 tablespoon every couple of hours to bring up the phlegm from your lungs. Cure Fever The pulp or the juice of grapefruit helps patients recover quickly from fever, and it reduces the burning sensation that occurs when the body reaches a high temperature. grapefruit, cinnamon, lemon, lime, oranges, ginger, raisins, honey, pepper and basil. discontinue as soon as you get better. The Verdict. Quinine gives the bitter taste to the tonic water that's often used as a mixer with vodka or gin. It is also found in the rinds of citrus fruits like grapefruits and bitter lemons. 15. let it simmer for about 2 hours. The quinine can be easily extracted from the fruits by boiling a quarter of grapefruit and straining the pulp. Also contains high amounts of Potassium and a large amount of Calcium and Phosphorus. 16. sweeten the tea with honey or sugar since it will be bitter. It exerts calming and anti-arrhythmic effects, lowers the temperature, improves appetite – a lot of travelers visiting tropical countries, used quinine to protect themselves from malaria and fever . do not take the lid off of the pot till it cools completely as this will allow the quinine to escape in the steam. 17. Quinine is naturally found in the cinchona tree in the forests of South America and has been used successfully to treat malaria malaria. Based on the evidence, AAP FactCheck found the claims in the Facebook post to be false.