Chaenomeles speciosa
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 Flowers of C. speciosa
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| Chaenomeles speciosa (Sweet) Nak. |
Chaenomeles speciosa (Flowering Quince) is a species of Chaenomeles, in the family Rosaceae.
It is native to eastern Asia.
[edit] Synonymy
- Chaenomeles lagenaria (Loisel.) Koidz.
- Cydonia lagenaria Loisel.
- Cydonia speciosa Sweet.
- Pyrus japonica Sims. non Thunb.
[edit] Ethnomedical Uses
It has been part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. The fruits are used to treat arthritis, leg edema, and cramping in the calf muscle.
[edit] External References
- http://www.ingentaconnect.com/search/expand?pub=infobike://els/15675769/2003/00000003/00000004/art00051&unc=
- http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CHSP12
- http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Chaenomeles+speciosa
- http://www.tcmbasics.com/materiamedica/fructus_chaenomelis.htm
- http://www.chinaphar.com/1671-4083/24/1161.pdf
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