Japanese quince (henomeles) is a deciduous shrub up to 1.5 m high. Initially, it was grown as an ornamental plant. Subsequently, the fruits of quince began to be used in cooking and traditional medicine.
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The fresh fruits of Japanese quince are quite solid and contain a lot of pectin, therefore, before consumption, they are usually subjected to heat treatment. Aromatic jams, jellies, marmalade are prepared from fruits, stewed fruit is boiled, included in various dishes. Calorie content of 100 g of Japanese quince is 38 kcal. Nutritional value of the product: proteins - 5%, fats - 9%, carbohydrates - 80%.
Japanese quince contains a large amount of vitamin C, carotene (provitamin A), phenolic, pectin, tannins. The composition also includes vitamins E, PP, group B, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, malic and citric acids. Due to the high content of pectin and vitamin C, the use of quince helps to cleanse the body of radionuclides, salts of heavy metals. The fruit has a diuretic effect on the body, so it is useful to use it for kidney diseases, cystitis, high blood pressure.
It is useful to include Japanese quince in the diet for people suffering from vascular diseases. The substances that it contains strengthen the walls of the capillaries.
The fruit has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the nervous system, as a result, sleep improves, mood improves, a person feels a surge of vigor. Quince must be included in the diet for anemia, as well as for its prevention, for diseases of the digestive tract, respiratory system (bronchitis, tuberculosis, asthma), viral and colds. It is useful to use it in the recovery period after serious illnesses, surgical interventions.
Japanese quince juice is a good natural antiseptic. It can be added to tea. Such a drink strengthens the immune system. Tea with quince is also useful to use for various bleeding. Juice dissolved in water (in a ratio of 1:10) is used to rinse with sore throat, stomatitis, inflammation of the gums. Inside, this remedy is taken for intestinal irritation. Quince compote improves gastrointestinal function, has a fixing effect, has a positive effect on the liver and stomach. Baked quince is recommended for pregnant women with toxicosis. Infusion from the leaves of the plant is taken for diabetes to reduce blood sugar.
A decoction of quince flowers is drunk with cough, bronchitis.
A decoction of quince seeds is used as an external remedy for infectious diseases of the eyes, skin irritation, allergies, burns. With constipation, gastritis, respiratory diseases, take an infusion of seeds inside. They are poured with warm water, left overnight and filtered. Seeds for the preparation of infusion cannot be crushed - they contain poisonous amygdalin. The tool is taken 1 tbsp. 4 times a day, half an hour after eating. With colitis, they drink 0.5 tbsp of seed infusion. 3-4 times a day.
In cosmetology, Japanese quince is used to remove freckles, to cleanse the skin of the face. A decoction of the leaves of the plant is used to strengthen, dye hair. Quince juice cleanses oily skin by mixing it with camphor alcohol, whipped egg white.