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Tonic may refer to: *Tonic water, a drink traditionally containing quinine *Soft drink, a carbonated beverage *Tonic (physiology), the response of a muscle fiber or nerve ending typified by slow, continuous action * Tonic syllable, the stressed syllable of a word *Herbal tonic, a herbal medicine with tonic effects *Tonic (music), a concept of music theory *Tonic (band), an American rock band *Tonic (Tonic album), ''Tonic'' (Tonic album), 2010 *Tonic (music venue), a New York City music venue, 1998–2007 *Tonic (Medeski Martin & Wood album), ''Tonic'' (Medeski Martin & Wood album), 2000 *Tonic (radio program), ''Tonic'' (radio program), Canadian radio program *Tonic suit, a garment made from a shiny mohair blend that was fashionable among the Mods of the mid 1960s *Windtech Tonic, a Spanish paraglider design *Tonic (film), ''Tonic'' (film), a Bengali film See also *Patent medicine that claims to have tonic properties *Tonči *Tonic sol-fa, a method of teaching sight-singing * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tonic Water
Tonic water (or Indian tonic water) is a carbonated soft drink in which quinine is dissolved. Originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, tonic water usually has a significantly lower quinine content and is consumed for its distinctive bitter flavor, though nowadays it is often sweetened. It is frequently used in mixed drinks, particularly in gin and tonic. History As early as the 17th century the Spanish used quinine from the bark of Cinchona trees to treat malaria after being shown the remedy from the Indigenous peoples of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. In early 19th century India and other tropical posts of the British Empire, medicinal quinine was recommended to British officials and soldiers to prevent malaria, where it was mixed with soda and sugar to mask its bitter taste, creating tonic water. The first commercial tonic water was produced in 1858 when it was patented by the owner of Pitt & Co., Erasmus Bond. The mixed drink gin and tonic also originated in Briti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
