Cydonia vulgaris – cut leaf

The quince tree, well known for its fruit, also offers leaves that have long been used in herbal medicine. Dried and finely chopped, they are used in herbal teas, either alone or mixed, or for topical applications.

Description

Dried and cut leaves, matte green to light brown, with a sweet, vegetal odor. Delicate, slightly astringent taste.

Nomenclature

• Common names: Quince, quince leaf
• Latin name: Cydonia vulgaris
• Family: Rosaceae
• Part used: Leaves
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Southern Europe, Western Asia
• English name: Quince leaf
• Name in German: Quittenblatt
• Name in Spanish: Leaf of limb
• Name in Italian: Foglia di cotogno
• Name in Arabic: ورق السفرجل (Waraq al-safarjal)

Main virtues

Traditionally recognized for their softening effects, quince leaves are used in calming infusions and in skin and hair care, particularly in the form of a tonic decoction.

Main constituents

Tannins, flavonoids, phenolic acids, mucilages, traces of aromatic compounds.

Use and dosage

• Infusion: 1 to 2 teaspoons per cup, infuse for 10 minutes.
• External use: decoction applied to the skin or hair as a tonic or lotion.
• In mixture: with aromatic plants for complex herbal teas.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• No known side effects at usual doses.
• Not recommended for children under 6 years old without professional advice.

History and origin

Quince has been cultivated since ancient times for its fragrant fruit. Its leaves, although less well-known, were often used in household infusions or as an ingredient in decoctions for scalp care or sensitive skin.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: kraft bag or airtight box.
• Storage: dry, away from light and humidity.
• Appearance: dry green-brown fragments.
• Odor: vegetal, sweet, slightly herbaceous.

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Traditional European Herbalism Manual
• Corpus of Mediterranean medicinal plants
• Ethnobotany of ancient fruit trees

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