Cydonia: beneficial properties
The word “quidonia” will say little to people who are far from botany. This plant is known to many gardeners under names such as Japanese quince or chaenomelis. It blooms at the end of May, when the danger of repeated frosts has already passed.
Cydonia: uses and beneficial properties
Quidonia flowers are very beautiful, bright red in color, and the plant itself is unpretentious and frost-resistant. Quince fruits resemble quince in shape, only much smaller, hard and sour. They contain many useful substances, so many gardeners grow this plant on their plots.
The healing properties of this plant are due to the fact that its fruits contain a large amount of useful substances: – vitamin C; – organic acids; – tannins; – pectin substances; – trace elements – copper, iron and others.
Quince fruits keep very well. They can lie at room temperature for several months, practically without losing their valuable qualities.
The pulp of the fruit has a pleasant aroma, but it is very tough, with a strong sour and tart aftertaste. Therefore, quince is used in a processed form. The following types of blanks are prepared from it: – jam; – jam; – confiture.
Some culinary specialists make homemade wine, compotes, syrups from the fruits of quince.
For example, you can cover the slices of quince with granulated sugar and wait until the juice comes out. It is added to tea instead of lemon or diluted with water and used as a refreshing vitamin drink.
Due to the abundance of pectin substances, quidonia well cleanses the body of toxins and toxins, and helps to normalize digestion. Consumption of quince reduces the risk of developing atherosclerosis. In addition, there is evidence that the fruits of the plant can help cure some forms of arthritis, as well as prevent prostate diseases.
Useful properties of quince seeds
The value is not only the pulp of the quince fruit, but also its seeds. They swell very quickly in water. A decoction of quince seeds has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. It works well for a number of upper respiratory tract diseases associated with cough or sore throat.
You can also moisten cotton swabs with a decoction of quince seeds and apply them to the eyes with inflammation or swelling.
Quince seeds can be of great help for people who have to make long speeches (teachers, orators, presenters). It is recommended to put some seeds of this plant under the tongue about half an hour before the start of the performance. Then the throat will not dry out for a long time.
The seeds of this plant are also used for cosmetic purposes. When ground, they are added to masks, creams and gels.