Quince is a monotypic plant belonging to the pink family. Quince fruits are spherical or pear-shaped false apples that are lemon or dark yellow in color
Useful properties of quince
Quince fruits contain a large amount of nutrients, these include:
- fructose;
- glucose;
- pectins;
- potassium;
- iron;
- calcium;
- phosphorus;
- copper;
- Apple acid;
- lemon acid;
- provitamin A;
- vitamin C;
- vitamin PP;
- vitamin E;
- B vitamins;
- essential oil.
Quince fruits have a beneficial effect on the body during jaundice, its use helps to cope with diarrhea, cure diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Lotions from boiled grated quince, as well as from fresh juice of this fruit, help to cure cracks in the anus.
Fresh quince contains a huge amount of iron, which makes it possible to use it for the prevention of iron deficiency anemia after prolonged illness.
Fresh fruit juice is used as a diuretic for kidney disease, a tendency to edema. Quince juice has a positive effect on the work of the cardiovascular system.
A delicious jelly is prepared from quince, which retains all the beneficial properties of this fruit. Quince jelly removes salts of heavy metals from the body, helps the body cope with colds, it can be used as a prophylaxis for viral diseases and influenza.
Boiled mashed quince can be used for liver diseases as an antiemetic.
Fresh quince fruits are a good astringent, hemostatic, antiseptic, antiemetic and diuretic. A slimy decoction is obtained from quince seeds, which is used to stop uterine bleeding, diarrhea, and coughing up blood. For cosmetic purposes, it is used as a softening and soothing facial mask.
Regular consumption of quince can lower high blood pressure.
An aqueous infusion is prepared from the leaves of quince, which helps to relieve attacks of bronchial asthma. Also, the leaves and seeds of this fruit are brewed as tea and used as a diuretic for kidney disease.
Quince is low in calories and rich in fiber, so it can be included in the diet for those who follow a diet. Regular consumption of quince helps to lower blood cholesterol.
Contraindications to the use of quince
Quince is a fruit that should be consumed in moderation due to its astringent and strengthening properties. In patients with stomach ulcers and enterocolitis, the use of quince can cause spasms and intestinal blockage.
