Since ages, Quince has been used as a drug. It is used in infusion to treat diarrhea, sore throat, and bleeding in the intestine. It is effective against inflammation of mucous membranes, stomach and intestines. Quince seeds are also used in the industry of beauty and aesthetic medicine. The seeds boiled in water, release the mucilage of the seed coat and make a jelly that has been used for sore throats and eye lotions. The seeds contain large amounts of mucilage and are useful in treating bronchitis and as a laxative.
Cydonia oblonga
Posted by Nickelback on August 28, 2010 in Herb Review · 0 Comment
