Medicinally Quince Fruit mainly means the dried near-mature fruits of Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nakai or Chaenomeles lagenaria (Loisel.) Koidz. This is a plant in the family Rosaceae. In addition, sometimes it also refers to other quince fruit varieties, such as Chaenomeles sinensis (Thouin) Koehne, Chaenomeles cathayensis (Hemsl.) Schneid., and C. thibetica Yü (Tibetan quince). Therefore, other names of this herb include quince Japanese fruit, quince japonica fruit, Chaenomeles Fruit, Fructus Chaenomelis Lagenariae, Chaenomeles lagenaria fruit, Fruit of Common Flowering quince, quince bush fruit, and so on.

In China, it is mainly produced in Anhui, Sichuan, Hubei, and Zhejiang. The one grown in Xuancheng in Anhui are known "Xuan mugua" thanks to its superior quality. It is usually harvested during summer and autumn when fruits become greenish-yellow. And then it should be boiled in water until the skin turns pale, lengthwise cut in half, dried in the sun, sliced, and used raw.

QUINCE FRUIT HEALTH BENEFITS
Flowering quince shrub has been cultivated for a long time in China as an ornamental plant. Most of them are grown, alone or in groups with winter jasmine and forsythia, in gardens as a hedge for greening purpose. Quince's fruit looks like apple and the ripe one is yellow on shady side and pink on sunward side. Single fruit weighs from 200 to 350 grams. It is considered really nutritious since it is rich in vitamins, anti-aging substance, protein, tartaric acid, phosphorus, iron, calcium, and so on.

Quince Fruit

More than that, it is also the superior raw material for manufacturing candied fruit and medicine. Its products, such as quince fruit juice, paste, jam, preserve, and jelly, have a very unique sweet sour taste and an exceptional faint scent. What’s more, it is with a long shelf life because of its hard texture and containing less pulp fibers and no stone cells. More importantly, it has tons of health benefits that can help people live healthier lives.
 
SAMPLE QUINCE RECIPES ON HERBAL REMEDIES
On the basis of the record in Chinese Materia Medica, it is sour in flavor and warm in properties and it goes to meridians of liver, lung, kidney, and spleen. Primary functions are relaxing tendons, activating collaterals, and removing dampness to harmonize stomach. Prime quince fruit uses and indications include Rheumatoid Arthritis, heavy aching arms and legs, tendon spasm, muscle cramp due to vomiting and diarrhea, and beriberi edema. Recommended dosage is from 5 to 10 grams in decoction, powder, or teapills.

1. Mu Gua Jian from Pu Ji Ben Shi Fang (Prescriptions for Universal Relief). It combines with Ru Xiang (Frankincense), Mo Yao (Myrrh Gum), and Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia) to heal muscle contracture, stiff neck, and inability to turn over.

2. Mu Gua Dan from Quan Xin Shi Yong Fang (Delivering Trustworthy Applicable Prescriptions). It works with Qiang Huo (Notopterygium), Du Huo (Angelica Root), and Fu Zi (Aconite) to cure heavy painful legs and knees and failing to walk far or stand long.

3. Ji Ming San from Zhu Shi Ji Yan Fang (Collection of Experiential Prescription from Dr. Zhu). It joins with Wu Zhu Yu (Evodia), Bing Lang (Betel Nut), Zi Su Ye (Perilla Leaf), etc. to treat swelling and unbearable pain in beriberi edema.