Quince, Medicinal Plant, 1737
A Curious Herbal, Plate 137. The fruit and seeds of the quince provided medicinal substances to aid digestion, stop vomiting and hiccups, and treat thrush. Quince (Cydonia oblonga) is the sole member of the genus Cydonia in the family Rosaceae. Juice made from the fruit is said to have antiseptic, analeptic, astringent, diuretic and tonic properties. High concentration of dietary fiber is beneficial in weight loss programs. Consumption of Quince fruit on a daily basis shows excellent results in people afflicted with tuberculosis, hepatic insufficiency, diarrhea, dysentery, gastric ulcer, liver and eye diseases. Quince juice is helpful in cases of anemia, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders. Its antioxidant properties could prove to be beneficial in reducing risk of cancer appearance. In Iran and Afghanistan, the Quince seed was used as an ancient remedy for pneumonia. Elizabeth Blackwell (1707-1758) was a famed Scottish illustrator and author who was best known as both the artist and engraver for the plates of "A Curious Herbal" (1737).
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