Warburg's tincture

From WikiMD's Wellnesspedia

Warburg's Tincture is a pharmaceutical preparation that was once popular as a treatment for fever and malaria. It was named after Dr. Carl Warburg, a 19th-century Prussian government official who developed it.

History[edit | edit source]

Warburg's Tincture was first developed in the 1830s by Dr. Carl Warburg. It was used extensively in the British colonies, particularly in India, for the treatment of malaria. The tincture was a secret remedy, and its composition was not revealed until after Warburg's death.

Composition[edit | edit source]

The tincture is composed of over 20 different herbs and plants, including quinine, rhubarb, and angelica root. It also contains alcohol and camphor.

Use and Effectiveness[edit | edit source]

Warburg's Tincture was primarily used as a treatment for malaria. It was believed to be more effective than quinine, the standard treatment at the time. However, its effectiveness has been disputed, and it is no longer widely used.

Modern Usage[edit | edit source]

Today, Warburg's Tincture is rarely used. It has been largely replaced by more effective and less toxic treatments for malaria.

See Also[edit | edit source]


Warburg's tincture Resources

Find a healthcare provider anywhere in the world quickly and easily!

Wiki.png

Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD


Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.

Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.


Contributors: Admin, Prab R. Tumpati, MD