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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Quince Plant (Cydonia oblonga) | Traditional Medicinal Fruit Tree

Quince Gardens in Kashmir

Cydonia oblonga (commonly known as Quince) is a valuable medicinal and nutritional plant used in traditional systems like Unani, Ayurveda, and Persian medicine. Its fruit, seeds, and leaves all have health benefits.


🌿 Health Benefits of Cydonia oblonga

🍐 1. Digestive Health

  • Helps relieve diarrhea, dysentery, and gastritis
  • Quince fruit soothes the stomach lining
  • Improves digestion and reduces acidity

🌱 2. Respiratory Support

  • Quince seed mucilage is used for:
    • Cough
    • Sore throat
    • Bronchitis
  • Acts as a natural demulcent and expectorant

️ 3. Heart Health

  • Rich in antioxidants and polyphenols
  • Helps reduce cholesterol levels
  • Supports healthy blood circulation

🛡️ 4. Anti-Inflammatory & Antioxidant

  • Protects cells from oxidative stress
  • Helps in inflammatory conditions like:
    • Arthritis
    • Gut inflammation

🌸 5. Skin & Wound Healing

  • Quince seed gel used for:
    • Burns
    • Skin irritation
    • Eczema
  • Promotes natural skin hydration

🧠 6. Nervous System Support

  • Traditionally used to reduce:
    • Anxiety
    • Restlessness
  • Mild calming effect

🩸 7. Blood Sugar Management

  • Helps regulate blood glucose levels
  • Beneficial for people with mild diabetes (traditional use)

🤰 8. Pregnancy Support (Traditional Use)

  • Used to help reduce nausea and vomiting
  • Supports digestive comfort during pregnancy

🌿 Medicinal Parts Used

  • Fruit: Digestive tonic, antioxidant
  • Seeds: Mucilage for cough, skin, gut
  • Leaves: Anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory

🌱 Traditional Names

  • English: Quince
  • Urdu: Bahi Dana
  • Hindi: Bahi
  • Persian: Beh
  • Arabic: Safarjal
  • Kashmiri : Bumtchonth
Availability : Fruit seed/Leaf
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Quince Plant (Cydonia oblonga) | Traditional Medicinal Fruit Tree

Quince Gardens in Kashmir Cydonia oblonga (commonly known as Quince ) is a valuable medicinal and nutritional plant used in traditional sys...