It's a good time to enjoy cooked or roasted quince. In addition to being delicious, this fruit is also medicinal. It contains an abundance of minerals and high amounts of Vitamin C. It is therefore considered to be one of the most effective natural remedies for colds and respiratory infections.
Quince also contains plenty of pectins, a fruit jelly that has a beneficial effect on the blood system, helps lower blood pressure and provides protection against radioactive radiation. There are only 57 calories in 100g of quince.
This fruit improves digestion, treats anemia and is used as an adjunct to cosmetics. Boiled quince fruit is recommended against inflammation of the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines. The quince is also used to treat inflamed mucous membranes of the esophagus, tonsils, respiratory tract, and to relieve diarrhea. To exert all the healing effects, it is best to eat it on an empty stomach.
