Pomegranate is a shrub or tree up to 6 meters high. The fruits are large, red, and spherical, separated by membranes inside, between which there are grains surrounded by pulp. A ripe pomegranate can contain over a thousand grains.
Kiev. Ukraine. Ukraine Gate – March 24, 2021 – Lifestyle
In medicine, almost all parts of the plant are used: peel, flowers, bark, bones, pulp. They make various preparations, tinctures, and decoctions for the treatment of anemia, diarrhea, and inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucous membranes.
The white bridges that are inside the fruit are dried and added to hot herbal infusions. It helps to balance the nervous system and relieve insomnia.
From the seeds, substances are extracted that have anti-inflammatory properties, as well as stimulating intestinal motility. Also, pomegranate oil is obtained from the seeds, which are rich in vitamins F and E. They promote rejuvenation and are a preventive agent against cancer. This allows us to recommend this tool to people working in conditions of increased radiation.
Pomegranate seeds are recommended to be included in the diet of hypertensive patients since it helps to lower blood pressure. This fruit in general has a positive effect on the heart and blood vessels, as well as on blood formation.
Pomegranate juice is effective prevention of scurvy, as it contains vitamin C in high concentration and contains many amino acids. Half of them are found only in meat. Therefore, pomegranate is indispensable in the diet of vegetarians.
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Source: Ukrgate