Japanese quince, or chaenomeles belongs to the family Pink. Bright and attractive flowers (similar to apple trees) of this plant will decorate any site and garden. In addition, Japanese quince not only blossoms beautifully, but it is very useful. It does not require much effort for cultivation, but just like ordinary quince, it will please you with its aroma, taste and medicinal properties.
The Japanese and Chinese have long been growing this variety of quince as an ornamental plant. It is unpretentious, and therefore it can be grown anywhere, for example in Norway or in northern regions of Russia. Western Europe recently enjoys the aroma and taste of Japanese quince, somewhere 250 years. Russian botanical gardens first bred chanomeles in their home, but ordinary people soon realized that the flowers of Japanese quince would decorate their gardens, and useful properties and vitamins would enrich their body.
The fruit of chanomeles is smaller than that of ordinary quince. In Greek mythology, you can find mention of this wonderful fruit. Paris presented the fruit of the Japanese quince Aphrodite, like a golden apple. Since then, henomeles is considered a symbol of fertility, love and marriage.
Beneficial features
Japanese quince can easily fight with lemon in the amount of vitamin C. In 100 grams of quince contains 124-182 mg of vitamin, while in lemon - 40-70 mg. The difference is huge! But chaenomeles is famous not only for the content of vitamin C. In Japanese quince there is potassium, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, sodium, calcium and so on. It is rich in fruit acids, pectin and tannins.
Vitamin C helps the body produce interferon, a protective substance against infections. Thanks to this, Japanese quince helps the body get rid of colds. In addition to this vitamin, there are other, also very useful: provitamin A, PP, E, B6, B2, B1 and others.
The fruit is very unpretentious: it can be grown even in the shade, but sunlight is needed to quince fruit. For a special taste with sourness and a large amount of vitamin C, quince is called the northern lemon. Juice from quince fruits contains gum, which is used in pharmacology and industry.
Japanese quince is rich in pectin, which helps to remove salts of heavy metals and radiation from the human body. This is of great importance for people living in disadvantaged areas.
The fruits of this fruit are not very edible. But still in its raw form they are used: for the treatment of bronchitis, bronchial asthma and tuberculosis. To obtain a perfect taste, quince is cooked over low heat. Excellent jam, pie filling and soft drinks are obtained from the fruits of Japanese quince. Chanomeles can be served with cheese or game. Since this fruit contains a large amount of pectin and tannins, good jams and jellies are obtained.
The fruits of Japanese quince, if stored in a refrigerator, can last a long time. To leave most of the beneficial properties in the fruit, the quinces are put into slices in a container and sprinkled with sugar. The juice obtained as a result can be added to tea instead of lemon juice. Like apples, Japanese quince can be baked in the oven. Fresh fruits will help with sclerosis, anemia and hypertension. Chenomeles protects the capillaries from ruptures, and is also considered the prevention of atherosclerosis. Quince broth recommended to gargle with angina. Interestingly, Japanese quince and properties have long been considered an excellent cosmetic means: it helps to soften the skin. Correctly cooked jam or jam from fruit fruit will help with inflammation of the intestine.
The juice of Japanese quince has a very beneficial effect on the body. It has antiseptic, astringent and fortifying properties. Cardiovascular diseases and anemia are also treated with quince juice. The fruit is good for stopping the emetic. Taking quince juice before eating, you protect the body from many diseases and increase appetite.
In case of eye inflammation, burns and skin irritations, it is good to use a decoction of quince seeds. It will get mucous, if a small amount of the fruit boil in the water. Also this broth is used inside for hemoptysis and uterine bleeding. Flesh has a fixing effect, so quince helps with diarrhea and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The Tibetan healers have long used quince to treat ear ailments.
Fragrant Japanese quince enhances the mood and improves the general condition of the body. Essential oils are contained in the skin of the fruit. Therefore, any dish or tea made of quince turns out to be fragrant and useful.
Women often use Japanese quince for cosmetic experiments. People with oily skin can use a lotion of camphor alcohol, whipped protein, cologne and quince juice. The procedure has a smoothing and refreshing effect.