Quince
cydonia oblonga
Quince
Used Part
The fruits.
Active Principles
Tannins (especially abundant in the seeds: 20%), pectin, vitamins A and B.
Drug Action
Demulcent, protector of the mucous membranes, antidiarrheal.
Indications
Gastritis, gastric ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhea, colds, sore throat, bronchitis. Used popularly, through outsourcing, in cases of anal fissures, cracks of the breasts, frostbites, hemorrhoids and scalds.
Galenica forms / Dosage
- Emulsion mucilaginosa of the seeds.
- Fluid extract (1:1): 40-60 drops three times daily.
- Tincture (1:10): 60-100 drops, three times a day.
- Topic: fluid extract, tincture or extract hidroglicólico (in the form of creams or gels) or deccoción of fruits.
- Use a food: compote, jelly or fruit syrup.
Bibliography
Bézanger-Beauquesne, L; Pinkas, M; Torck, M. Dans la Plantes Les Thérapeutiques Moderne. 2. Paris: Maloine, 1986, pp.181-2.
Bézanger-Beauquesne, L; Pinkas, M; Torck, M; Trotin, F. Medicinal plants of temperate Regions. Paris: Maloine, 1980, pp.199.
Bruneton, J. Elements of Phytochemistry and Pharmacognosy. Zaragoza: Acribia, 1991, p.64.
Mulet, L. Ethnobotanical survey of the province of Castellon. Castellon: Provincial, 1991, pp. 142-3.
Paris, RR; Moyse, M. Summary of Matter Médicale. Take II. Paris: Masson, 1967, p.422.
Peris, JB; Stübing, G; Figuerola, R. Guide to Medicinal Plants of Valencia. Valencia: Las Provincias, 1996, p. 276.
Trease, GE, Evans, WCh. Pharmacognosy. Mexico City: Inter - MacGraw-Hill, 1991, pp. 397-8.
Van Hellemont, J. Compendium of Phytothérapie. Bruxelles: Association Pharmaceutique Belge, 1986, pp. 327-8.
Villar, L; Palacín, JM; Calvo, C. Gomez, D; Montserrat, G. Medicinal Plants of the Aragonese Pyrenees and other tierrras Huesca. 2. Huesca: Provincial, 1992, p.78.
Productos
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