EVALUATING THE THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES OF QUINCE SEEDS THROUGH THEIR CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Abstract

This article presents comprehensive data on the determination of phenolic compound concentrations within a 96% ethanol extract derived from quince (Cydonia oblonga Mill.) seeds, utilising the method of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). The experimental results reveal the distinct presence of salicylic acid, rutin, and quercetin within the extract, whereas gallic acid, apigenin, and kaempferol were not detected under the specified analytical conditions. Among the identified phenolic constituents, salicylic acid and rutin were found to be present in relatively higher concentrations. These findings demonstrate that quince seeds serve as a potent source of natural antioxidants and represent a highly promising raw material for the pharmaceutical and food industries, particularly for the development of antipyretic, anti-rheumatic, and anti-inflammatory agents