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Northern lemon, Japanese chaenomeles are synonyms for the name of Japanese quince. The plant has been known for about 4000 years. In Ancient Greek mythology, there is a legend about the "golden apple" presented by Aphrodite Paris, as a sign of victory in the dispute over beauty. Chaenomeles has long been considered a symbol of love and fertility. In which industries are the "false apples" used?
Areas of use
Due to the uniqueness of the bushes, chaenomeles is a versatile plant for:
• medicine;
• cosmetology;
• cooking;
• decorative gardening;
• applied industries.
Let's take a closer look at the useful properties of Japanese culture.
The medicine
Avicenna was the first to describe the beneficial properties in his book. By the presence of a large amount of vitamin C, quince is several times superior to its citrus counterparts (lemon, orange). Fruit juice has anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, diuretic properties. Cleans the vascular walls from growths (plaques).
Significantly exceeds apples and pears in the amount of iron. Helps with exhaustion of the body, anemia. It is an antioxidant, antiemetic, stopping bleeding, antibacterial agent.
The vitamin and mineral component of chaenomeles helps to remove toxins and slag substances from the body, promotes tissue regeneration, and improves the structure of liver cells. Fiber of the pulp starts the mechanisms of regulation of the gastrointestinal tract, removes excess fluid in cardiac, renal failure, edema, relieves toxicosis during pregnancy.
Cosmetology
The leaf extract is used in various cosmetics. It has emollient, soothing, moisturizing properties. A decoction of fruits, green parts of the plant removes oily skin, restores the structure of brittle hair, effectively fights dandruff, seborrhea.
The seeds have mucous components that relieve discomfort, eye fatigue, and are used in the form of lotions. Lotions, masks based on quince fruits eliminate skin inflammation, are suitable for any type.
Cooking
The shrub was originally used as an ornamental crop. Small fruits, possessing a firm structure, were considered inedible. In the future, breeders bred varieties with large "apples" up to 500 grams in weight. At present, there are thornless forms.
In ancient Greece, fruits were baked in an oven. The middle was taken out, pouring sweet honey. In the 20th century, quince became popular as a food crop.
Raw chaenomeles has a sour, astringent taste. During storage, the hard interior softens, acquiring an additional aroma. Jam, jelly, syrup are boiled from the fruits. Dry the slices in the oven for winter compotes.
Quince added to meat dishes gives the most delicate aroma and juiciness to the original product. Drinks quench thirst, replenish the body with useful vitamins.
Ornamental gardening
Low bushes with shiny, oval-shaped leaves are decorative all season. In the spring, orange inflorescences appear, clinging to the branches. Green apples are poured in summer. By autumn, their color changes to amber-gold. Hang on bushes for a long time after the first frost.
Fruiting actively up to 70 years of age. Practically not damaged by diseases, pests. With proper pruning, compact beautiful bushes with a spherical-spreading crown are formed.
Used in landscaping rocky gardens, curbs, hedges, terraces on the slopes, mixborders. An excellent partner for tamping tall shrubs and trees.
Applied application
Chaenomeles is an excellent honey plant. Sturdy wood with a beautiful structure in a light yellow range of light pinkishness is suitable for the manufacture of exclusive furniture. Possesses good polishing properties.
Popular in India. Manual processing allows you to make small crafts, carved specimens.
We will consider the propagation of Japanese quince in the next article.
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