Evidence supporting the use of: Quince
For the health condition: Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Quince (Cydonia oblonga) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures, for various digestive ailments, including symptoms resembling Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). The fruit and seeds have been used to soothe the gastrointestinal tract, reduce inflammation, and manage diarrhea or constipation. However, scientific research specifically examining quince for IBS is limited. Some small studies and laboratory investigations suggest quince extract may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and may help modulate gut motility or reduce spasms in the intestines. For example, a 2016 study in Phytotherapy Research found that quince syrup reduced symptoms in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, and some animal studies support its protective effects on the gut lining. Nevertheless, these findings are not directly on IBS, and clinical trials targeting IBS patients are lacking. Overall, while quince is traditionally used for digestive health and may have properties beneficial for GI symptoms, robust scientific validation for its effectiveness in treating IBS is not yet available. Its use for IBS is best characterized as traditional, with a low-to-moderate level of supporting evidence.

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