This paper examined the effects of the combined product, Citrus e fructibus/Cydonia e fructibus (Citrus/Cydonia; Citrus and Cydonia: each 0.01 g/mL), and separate products of Citrus (0.01 g/mL) and Cydonia (0.01 g/mL) on the immunological pathways involved in seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from five healthy and five grass pollen-allergic donors were...

BACKGROUND Quince has many health benefits. Dried quince has been used as a tea for centuries. The aim of this study was to investigate the influences of two drying methods on the antioxidant activity of the quince. MATERIAL AND METHODS Fifty two fresh Iranian quinces (Cydonia oblonga) were obtained from different parts of Shiraz. Half of the quinces were peeled and both peel and flesh immedi...

Background: Globally, medicinal plants are widely used to treat ailments due their safety, accessibility and efficacy. Objectives: The objective of this study was determine in vivo neuroprotective effect methanolic extract seeds Cydonia oblongaagainst streptozotocininduced diabetes rats, as research has not been reported previously. Methods: Methanolic (100, 150 200 mg/kg b.w) administered for ...

The objective of this study was to evaluate the phytochemical, antimicrobial, and insecticidal properties tannins derived from Cydonia oblonga fruit.Qualitative quantitative methods were used for determination phytochemicals fruits. fruit extracted using solvents salts, their antimicrobial activity against S. aureus ATCC 25923 E.coli 25322 C.albicans investigated.The lethal effect extract evalu...