Pomegranate Health Benefits

Pomegranate, popular for its antioxidant properties, is an effective home remedy for heart ailments, indigestion, nasal bleeding, tapeworm infection, memory enhancement, piles, diarrhea and other conditions.

Pomegranate Origin

The pomegranate is a fruit bearing deciduous shrub grown in different parts of the world. It is believed to have originated in Iran. The leaves are pale green, shiny with an acute apex. The flowers are orange-red and the fruits, yellowish-red with numerous seeds and a juicy pulp.

Pomegranate Medicinal Properties

The roots, stem and bark of pomegranate are astringent, cooling, anthelmintic. The flowers are styptic and anti emetic. The fruits are an aphrodisiac, laxative and diuretic. The seeds are a diuretic, cardiotonic and anti-emetic. Pomegranates are high in vitamin C and potassium, a good source of fiber and low in calories. Pomegranate juice is high in three different types of poly phenols - tannins, anthocyanins and ellagic acid. The three are credited with helping in the prevention of cancer and heart disease.

Pomegranate Home Remedies

It is used to treat the following conditions:

• Miscarriage Prevention

  If there is a threat of abortion during the 5th month of pregnancy, the powder of the leaves of pomegranate and sandal powder should be taken frequently with yogurt and honey. The latin name for Pomegranate, 'Punica' is derived from malum punicum meaning 'apple of many seeds'. Pomegranate was regarded as a symbol of fertility and consumed by childless women.

• A Natural Cure For Heart Ailments

  Pomegranate is rich in antioxidants, it can prevent bad cholesterol from oxidizing and thus prevent arteriosclerosis. Also, pomegranate juice, can help from blood platelets from clumping together to form unwanted clots.

• Pomegranate Cures Digestive Disorders

  Mix the juice of pomegranate with a tsp of honey and drink to cure conditions of indigestion, especially when accompanied by giddiness. If you suffer from diarrhea, take a decoction of equal parts of Pomegranate rind powder and Kutaja bark along with a tsp of honey. Read other Indigestion Home Remedies.

• Arrest Nasal Bleeding

  Pound the buds with water and instill a few drops in the nose to arrest bleeding.

• Eliminate Tapeworm Infection

  The Pomegranate stem bark contains Punicine, an alkaloid very effective against tapeworms. Make a decoction of the stem bark and consume it.

• Pomegranate Improves Memory

  Dry the pomegranate flower buds and powder them. Roll the powder into small pills and take a pill thrice a day to enhance memory power.

• Nausea Prevention

  Ground mixture of pomegranate seeds and Saunph(fennel) seeds should be held in the mouth to clear the distaste. Alternatively, suck on the juice of pomegranate, rock salt and honey.

Indian Language Glossary:

English	Latin	Sanskrit	Hindi	Marathi	Tamil	Telugu	Malayalam	Kannada
Pomegranate	Punica granatum	Dadimah	Anar	Dalimba	Madalai	Danimma	Talimatalam, Urumampalam	Dalimbe