Pomegranate
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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The pomegranate's leathery skin hides hundreds of ruby-red seeds. Its tart-sweet juice has been prized since ancient times for health and longevity.
🔬 Plant facts
| Scientific name | Punica granatum |
|---|---|
| Type | Fruit shrub/tree |
| Family | Lythraceae |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water | Drought tolerant |
| Height | 2–8 m |
| Flower | Orange-red flowers → leathery fruit |
| Uses | Seeds (arils), juice |
| Growth | Fruits in 3–5 years |
| Best season | Autumn |
💊 Pomegranate in the medicine industry
Pomegranate juice and peel are rich in punicalagins, powerful antioxidants studied for heart health, blood pressure and prostate health; the fruit is a symbol of health in many cultures.
🌱 Growing & care tips
Pomegranates need full sun and well-drained soil; they tolerate drought and heat, and fruit best where summers are hot and dry.
🍽️ How to use it
The ruby seeds (arils) are eaten fresh, sprinkled on salads and desserts, juiced, and reduced into molasses for Middle Eastern cooking.
💡 Did you know? A single pomegranate can hold over 1,000 seeds — the fruit has been a symbol of fertility and life in cultures from Persia to Greece.
⚠️ Pomegranate safety note: Pomegranate juice can interact with some blood pressure and cholesterol medicines — check with a pharmacist if you take prescription drugs regularly.
⚠️ Important: Herbal and plant remedies can interact with medicines. Always ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any plant product for health purposes — especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking prescription drugs.
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