Therapeutic potential of quince in Tibbe-e-Nabwi: A review of traditional and modern perspectives

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: