Common Quince - Membrillo
(cydonia oblonga)
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Cydonia Vulgaris. Pers Pyrus cydonia L.
Shrub or small tree of the Asian genera Chaenomelesand
Cydonia of the family Rosaceae (rose family).
The common quince (Cydonia oblonga) is a spineless tree with edible fruits cultivated from ancient times in Asia and in the Mediterranean area, where it was early naturalized.
Its pome fruit is similar to that of the related apple and pear but is very astringent, and hence it is used chiefly cooked in preserves; marmalade is said to have first been made from quince.
As a commercial fruit tree, the quince is cultivated more widely in the temperate zone of Europe than in the United States, where it is grown chiefly in California and New York. It is often used as a rootstock for dwarf fruit trees, especially the pear.
The flowering quinces (genus Chaenomeles) are cultivated as ornamental shrubs for their profuse, usually thorny branches and attractive scarlet, pink, or white flowers.
Membrillo - Quince Graphic
Membrillo - Quince Info
Properties of Membrillo Favored by the Aztec's
Used for Curing Children of Indigestion
Aztec's Method of Use
Apply an intestinal wash(enema) consisting of 8 Membrillo Hearts and 1/2 teaspoon of Castillian or Wild Roses in 1/2 liter of water. Once the water has boiled add 1/4 of a teaspoon of Hydrogen Peroxide(This is to be a warm enema). Once the child has had a bowel moment, administer another enema consisting of 4 tablespoons of sweet almond oil. The following day repeat the treatment followed by a rigorous diet.
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