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The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub in the family Lythraceae. Pomegranates are rich in antioxidants and flavonoids, both of which are known to prevent free radicals from damaging our cells. In some studies, pomegranates show potential to be effective in preventing prostate, breast, lung, and colon cancers. It also contains contains many nutrients and is a good source of vitamin E, which is an antioxidant; vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting; magnesium, which helps in maintaining the blood pressure and glucose levels.

Pomegranate Did you know that Pomegranate (Anar), symbol of prosperity and fertility associated with both Bhoomidevi (the earth goddess) and Lord Ganesha, is an edible fruit berry (aril) which bears fruit seeds between 200 and 1,400? Pomegranate, with botanical name Punica granatum, is a fruit-bearing deciduous Shrub or small tree in the family Lythraceae, subfamily Punicoideae, that grows between 5 and 10 m (16 and 33 ft) tall. It is one of the favourtie fruits of tropical, subtropical and desert regions, native to Iran, Afghanistan, now widely cultivated in mediterranean countries, and very much in India commercially cultivated in most of the states; the varieties grown are known by the place names. It bears juicy edible fruits, a berry called arils with the number of seeds in a pomegranate varying from 200 to 1,400; on an average, there are around 613 seeds in a pomegranate.  Pomegranate, an Enlgish name, is known by many vern...

There is a very famous saying in India: “ek anar saw bimar!” which translates into: “1 pomegranate for a100 diseases.” In indian culture, the pomegranate fruit has been prized as a balancing tridoshic healthy fruit since times immemorial.  Pomegranate is grown mainly in India, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, dry parts of Southeast Asia, tropical Africa and East Indies, along the parts of Arizona and California and peninsular Malaysia. Its seeds and skin are used to cure many health ailments in ayurveda. Benefits of Pomegranate’s juice, leaves, bark etc : Having pomegranate’s juice daily is good for heart and useful people suffering from low B.P and Asthma. Its juice increase apetite and helps in digestion Kills germs in stomach and intestines Its juice purifies blood If we extract juice from its skin and take 2 tea spoons of that juice, thrice per day, it controls blood in piles immediately The fruit’s skin juice and tree bark juice if boiled together ...