Cydonia Oblonga Herb vs Artemisia judaica

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Herb

Cydonia Oblonga Herb

Cydonia oblonga

Digestive

Digestive

Cydonia Oblonga Herb

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Artemisia judaica

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

Aromatic quince fruit and seeds used in Middle Eastern and European folk medicine for diarrhea, respiratory, and skin conditions.

Middle Eastern desert Artemisia; significant in traditional Arab and Jewish medicine.

Active Compounds

mucilage, pectin, tannins, quercetin

artabsin, davanone, isoartabsin, flavonoids, thujone, cineole

Traditional Uses

diarrhea astringent in Middle Eastern folk medicine, throat and respiratory soothing remedy, skin emollient treatment

digestive disorders, diabetes, infections, malaria, skin conditions

Modern Uses

astringent, demulcent, anti-inflammatory

antidiabetic, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic

Adult Dosage

2-4g seeds as mucilage tea; fruit in jams

2-4g dried herb or 1-2ml tincture daily

Contraindications

none established

pregnancy, epilepsy, liver disease

Side Effects

rare GI upset

GI upset, thujone neurological effects at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E