Tonic+Water

Tonic Water

Tonic water is a carbonated beverage that derives its somewhat bitter taste from the addition of quinine, which also makes it glow when exposed to UV light. It usually is flavoured with lemon or lime and lots of sugar, and it often contains caffeine. This beverage is frequently used in mixed cocktails, most famously in gin and tonic, although vodka with tonic water also is popular. Tonic water also can be used with sweet alcohols, such as vermouth, to produce a balanced taste. First patented during the mid-19th century in England, this beverage owes its popularity to an urban legend based on the properties of quinine. Quinine is a chemical compound that occurs naturally in the bark of the cinchona tree, which is grown in the tropical forests of South America. During the 17th century, after it had been taken to Europe, quinine became recognized as a relatively safe __t__reatment for malaria. The British occupation of India, for example, was helped by quinine because its use allowed the British officers to stay healthy instead of succumbing to malaria. Though it has been [|synthesized]  in the lab, quinine occurs naturally in the bark of the cinchona tree. The medicinal properties of the cinchona tree were originally discovered by the [|Quechua] , who are indigenous to [|Peru]  and [|Bolivia] ; later, the [|J] [|esuits]  were the first to bring the cinchona to Europe. Quinine was the first effective treatment for malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum, appearing in therapeutics in the 17th century. It remained the antimalarial drug of choice until the 1940s, when other drugs replaced it that have less unpleasant side effects.
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It is often recommended as a relief for leg cramps, and does not pose any kind of health hazard, **.**
 * __For Nutritional Addicts__**
 * **Cholesterol** 0 mg0%300 mg
 * **Sodium** 45 mg 2%2,400 mg
 * **Potassium** 0 mg0%3,500 mg
 * **Total Carbohydrate** 29 g 10%300 g
 * Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%25 g
 * Sugars 27 g
 * **Protein** 0 g