Want to learn how to make quince leaf tea and how to use quince tea as medicine at home? Continue reading this article and find out.
Quince leaves contain a lot of natural tannins, which explains their healing properties for many health problems, as you will see. But before we show you how to make quince leaf tea, learn how to harvest quince leaves, dry them, and preserve them to make tea all year round.
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How to Harvest Quince Leaves
The parts of the quince that are used for medicinal purposes are the quince fruit (Fructus cydoniae), leaves (Folium cydoniae), and seeds (Semen cydoniae). Quince leaves are harvested when they have reached the end of the vegetative cycle, a few days before they fall from the tree when their color turns copper (rusty-yellow). After harvesting, allow the leaves to dry in well-ventilated rooms, in a thin layer. Turn them daily to avoid them becoming moldy. Quince leaves have a low water content, so the drying yield is quite good, that is 2:1 (you get 100 g of dried leaves from 200 g of fresh leaves). Quince leaves contain tannin, which is one of the main healing ingredients.
How to Make Quince Leaf Tea & Decoction
There are two ways to make quince leaf tea, depending on the severity of the condition you want treated. The simple infusion (steeping) is less concentrated, while the quince leaf decoction (simmering) is a more concentrated tea. Here is how to make quince leaf tea, both the simple version and the decoction.
- Quince Leaf Infusion – steep 2 tablespoons of dry and coarsely chopped quince leaves in 250 ml (1 cup) of boiling water for 30 minutes. Strain and sweeten to taste with raw honey.
- Quince Leaf Decoction – simmer 4 tablespoons of dry and coarsely chopped quince leaves on low heat for 30 minutes in 500 ml (2 cups) of water, preferably in a stainless steel or enamel pot. At the end, add some more hot water to make for the evaporated water. Strain while hot and sweeten with raw honey, like the infusion.
8 Health Uses of Quince Leaf Tea
1. High Blood Pressure
Quinces are rich in potassium, an indispensable mineral when using diuretic treatments (nefrix, furosemide, indapamide) for high blood pressure. The symptoms of low potassium are muscle weakness, paralysis, respiratory failure, and cardiac disorders. Regular consumption of quince remedies is recommended as a complementary therapy for high blood pressure. Drink 3 cups of quince leaf decoction or 2 cups of quince leaf infusion per day, sweetened to taste with raw honey.
2. Detox
The tannin present in quince fruit and leaves is very important in detoxifying the body, as it absorbs toxins from the digestive tract. Drinking quince leaf tea regularly in courses is a mild detox for the digestive tract. Drink 3 cups of quince leaf decoction or 2 cups of quince leaf infusion per day, sweetened to taste with raw honey.
3. Ascites
Ascites is a condition related to the accumulation of fluid in the abdomen, and the most common associated conditions are cirrhosis, liver cancer, and congestive heart failure. Drink 3 cups of quince leaf decoction or 2 cups of quince leaf infusion per day, sweetened to taste with honey.
4. Coughing Up Blood, and Bronchitis with Dry Cough
Quince leaf tea is expectorant and emollient, making it a great remedy for upper respiratory tract conditions, especially bronchitis with dry cough. Drink 3 cups of quince leaf decoction or 2 cups of quince leaf infusion per day, sweetened to taste with raw honey.
5. Cold and Flu
Cold and flu are viral conditions associated with the cold season. Hot teas are amazing, especially a blend of quince leaves and linden flowers. Prepare the tea by simmering 2 tablespoons of dried quince leaves in 200 ml for a few minutes, then add 2 tablespoons of linden flowers, remove from the heat, and steep for 15 minutes. Strain, sweeten with raw honey, and drink 2 warm cups a day.
6. Hemorrhoids
Use the warm quince leaf decoction to wash the anal area daily. Then apply other topical treatments, ointments, and suppositories if recommended by your herbal doctor.
7. Healthy Coffee Alternative
Quince leaf tea can easily replace your morning cup of coffee served, as a caffeine-free morning cup. It has a special aroma and flavor that naturally invigorates, energizes, and is refreshing and nutritious without the negative effects of caffeine.
8. Canker sores, Gingivitis, Stomatitis, and Dental Abscesses
Gargle after each meal, using the quince leaf infusion or decoction, or the quince seed maceration.
BONUS! Make your own quince leaf vinegar for skin allergies and itching caused by food or medical drug allergies by soaking 2 tablespoons of dried and minced quince leaves in 500 ml of apple cider vinegar for 10 days. Strain and keep the quince vinegar in amber glass bottles. Use topically.
More Quince Remedies:
5 Healing Recipes with Quince
Quince Leaf Tincture
Quince Seed Maceration
Quinces are not just a delicious ingredient in jams and jellies, but also an amazing home medicine if you know how to use them. If you’ve enjoyed learning how to make quince leaf tea and decoction at home and how to use quince leaf tea as medicine, please share this article. Stay healthy, naturally!
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