Quince Seeds (Bihidana)

Description

Quince Seeds (Bihidana) (بہیدانہ)

Bihidana are the small, dark seeds of the quince fruit. When soaked in water, they make a soft, clear gel (lu’aab).

Quick facts

Below are the ways Bihidana is valued in desi and Unani tradition. This is traditional and general information, not medical advice.

15 ways to use Bihidana

1. Gel: Soak half a teaspoon in a cup of water for 1 to 2 hours, then strain.
2. Sharbat: Mix the gel with rose sharbat and cold water.
3. Khaksi drink: Mix with khaksi and sugar.
4. Ispaghol mix: Combine with ispaghol in cooling drinks.
5. Throat drink: Take the gel with a little honey.
6. Skin gel: Apply on dry skin, rinse after 15 minutes.
7. Lip care: Dab a little gel on dry lips.
8. Hair gel: Use as a natural hair setting gel.
9. Face mask: Mix gel with honey for a soft face mask.
10. Summer drink: Add to lemonade.
11. Warm water soak: Warm water makes the gel faster.
12. Straining: Strain through a fine cloth.
13. Fresh gel: Make fresh each day.
14. Safety: Never crush or chew the seeds.
15. Storage: Keep dry seeds in a closed jar.

20 benefits and traditional uses of Bihidana

1. Gel forming seed: Makes a soft, clear gel (lu’aab) in water.
2. Throat tradition: The gel is used in the tradition for a soothing throat.
3. Cough season tradition: Used in winter for the throat and chest.
4. Cooling drink: Added to summer drinks for a cooling effect.
5. Stomach tradition: The gel is used in the tradition for the stomach.
6. Skin care: The gel is applied on dry skin in home care.
7. Hair gel tradition: Used as a natural hair setting gel.
8. Unani formulas: Used in many cooling Unani preparations.
9. Lip care: Applied on dry lips in the tradition.
10. Pairs with sharbat: Mixed with rose or khaksi sharbat.
11. Pairs with ispaghol: Used together in cooling drinks.
12. Children’s tradition: Given in small amounts in old homes.
13. Whole seeds only: Used whole, never crushed.
14. Quince seeds: From the behi (quince) fruit.
15. Small amount needed: Half a teaspoon is enough.
16. Easy to use: Just soak and strain.
17. Stores well: Keeps for a long time when dry.
18. Clean stock: Sorted seeds.
19. Hakeem raw material: Standard dawakhana stock.
20. Trusted tradition: Used for generations.

Buying tip: Good bihidana seeds are dark brown, shiny and clean. When soaked they release a clear, thick gel within an hour.

Why buy from Maqsood Herbal Store

We have been in the herbal trade since 2005. Every item is checked for correct identity, colour, smell and cleanliness, and packed fresh after you order. We deliver all over Pakistan within 3 days for a flat Rs 300. You can pay by Cash on Delivery, JazzCash or Easypaisa. Sealed items can be returned within 7 days.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a dry spoon.

Please see a doctor

Important: Use whole seeds only. Do not crush or chew them.

Traditional use is not the same as proven medical treatment. Please see a doctor or a qualified hakeem before using any herb for a health problem, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, giving it to a child, taking regular medicine, or have a long term illness. Stop use and see a doctor if you notice any allergy or side effect.

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Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this page describes traditional use only and is not medical advice.