Vol. 8, Issue - 3, Part C (2024)

Syed Faisal Ali, Mehmooda Begum, Arif Anees and Mohd Hammad Athar Ansari

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/2616454X.2024.v8.i3c.313

Abstract:
The Quince known as safarjal belong to the Rosaceae family and are also known as Cydonia oblonga Miller, Cydonia maliformis Miller and Pyrus cydonia L. This deciduous tree produces vivid golden-yellow, pear-like pome fruit when it reaches maturity. Nearly every part of it, including the fruit, leaves, bark, seeds, and buds, is used medicinally. The glycoside amygdalin, tannin, mucilage, ash, and fatty oil are all present in the seed kernel. Hydrocyanic acid is produced by bark and shoots, while buds contain a cyanogenetic glycoside. The uses of quince in Tibb-e-Nabwi emphasize its roles as an aphrodisiac, nephroprotective, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, anti-allergic, anti-atherosclerotic, antibacterial, antihypertensive, hepatoprotective, anti-microbial, antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory. hypolipidaemic, hepatoprotective, antimicrobial, antispasmodic, anti- inflammatory and anti-cancer. Talha bin Ubaid Ullah Radi Allaho Anh narrated that I went to Rasullullah Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam & he had a QUINCE in his hand, Prophet Muhammad Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam said to me: "Take it O Aba Zar, this (Quince) makes the heart strengthen, makes the breath pleasant and relieves (removes) the burden of the chest". The quince is praised for its fragrance and taste in the Hadith literature. Quince is said to eaten on empty stomach it is good for the soul. The best way to eat the quince is boiled or cooked in honey. Quince is associated with themes of abundance, sustenance, and blessings. In Hadiths, the quince is referenced as a fruit of Paradise, emphasizing its spiritual significance. The goal of the current review is to integrate the efforts made to explore the Knowledge and Comprehensively Highlights the diverse effects that the herb Cydonia oblonga has in the human body.