38.Health Benefits of

Quince By

Allah Dad Khan

Quince

• Quince fruit is a member in the Rosaceae family of pome-fruits. Quince is rarely eaten raw but used in cooking where just a small section of this fruit would impart the whole recipe with a pleasant fruity aroma. This flavorful fruit is native to the Asia Minor regions, and once popular in the households as delicacy but these days has taken backseat in the modern day kitchens.

• Binomially, quince is the only fruiting tree in the genus: Cydonia. Scientific name: Cydonia oblonga.

• Benefits Of Quince Seeds And Oil:

• Quince seeds are effective in curing hoarseness of the throat and trachea as well as other ailments. Its oil prevents sweating, fortifies the heart and strengthens the liver and stomach.

Treats Liver And Eye Diseases:

• Regular consumption of quince is beneficial for those suffering from liver and eye diseases. In China, the soaked and boiled seeds of quince are used to prepare a jelly, which can soothe eye problems, sore throats and inflammation of the mucous membranes.

Relieves Stress:

• • The various antioxidants in quince help in relieving

stress and maintaining a calm mind.

Anticancer Properties:

• The antioxidant properties of quince help the body fight against free radicals and destroy malignant cancer cells. The granules in the pulp of quince fruit contain astringent compounds known as tannins i.e. catechin and epicatechin. These tannins protect your mucous membranes from cancers by binding to cancer-causing toxins and chemicals in the colon.

Lowers Cholesterol Levels:

• Regular consumption of quince fruit helps to lower LDL or bad cholesterol in the blood, keeping the heart healthy.

Lowers Blood Pressure:

• Being rich in potassium, quince fruit helps keep high blood pressurein check.

Antiviral Properties

• :• Research has shown that

quince fruit is rich in anti-viral properties. The phenolics found in Chinese quince possess strong anti-influenza activity as well as antioxidant properties. It helps protect against colds, flues and other viral pathogens.

Treats Nausea And Vomiting:

• Boiled or baked quince relieves nausea and vomiting. Being a good diuretic, it helps to remove fluid build up.

• Antioxidant Benefits:

• This fruit boasts of amazing antioxidant properties due to the presence of poly-phenolic compounds. These antioxidants fight off the free radicals present in the body, slowing down the aging process as well as preventing cardiovascular diseases and strokes.

Treats Stomach Ailments:

• Quince is an effective remedy for morning sicknessQuince, when mixed with honey, can help treat colitis, diarrhea, constipation, and intestinal infections. Quince syrup is used to treat hemorrhoids.

Treats Ulcers:

• The phenolics present in Chinese quince have been found to be effective in relieving gastric ulcers. Quince juice is also beneficial for people suffering from gastric ulcers. It also helps in the treatment of peptic ulcers as it soothes the gastrointestinal tract

Gastrointestinal Diseases:Beyond

• the general functioning of the digestive tract that dietary fiber facilitates, it can also help to prevent certain gastrointestinal conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), various cancers, or diverticulitis. The catechin and epicatechin contained in the fiber will bind with certain cancer-causing toxins that are found in the colon, thereby protecting the mucus

Good For Weight Loss:

• Quince fruit is low in calories but high in dietary fiber. A 100 gram serving of fresh raw quince fruit contains just 57 calories. It is also low in saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol. All these qualities make it an amazing choice for weight loss and overall health

Anti-inflammatory Properties:

• Ripe quince fruit is a rich source of Vitamin C, contributing nearly 25% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA). Vitamin C helps to boost immunity and aids in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. It also possesses anti-allergenic properties. The fruit and its seed extract can be used to treat atopic dermatitis and cystitis. It can also be used in the preparation of food products for allergy sufferers

Skin Health:

• The high level of antioxidants and vitamins found in quince are very beneficial for keeping your skin looking healthy and young. Antioxidants eliminate the damage that free radicals due to skin cells, thereby reducing the appearance of wrinkles, eliminating blemishes, and helping to defend your skin against the effects of UV radiation.