Other Names: Bedana, Cognassier, Coing, Cydonia oblongata, Cydonia vulgaris, Marmelo, Membrillo, Pyrus cydonia, Quitte, Quittenbaum.
Quince is a plant. The seed is used as medicine.
See also : Mu Gua
Special Precautions of Quince
The seeds contain cyanide, which suggests that quince seeds might not be safe.
Benefits and uses of Quince are
- Digestive disorders.
- Diarrhea.
- Coughs.
- Stomach and intestinal swelling (inflammation).
- Skin injuries, when applied to the skin.
- Swollen and painful joints, when applied to the skin.
- Eye discomfort, when applied as a lotion.