The pomegranate is often called the "royal fruit" for its crown-like decoration on the underside of the fruit, which is actually only part of its flower. But not only this makes it stand out among similar fruits. Pomegranate has many properties that are beneficial to the human body.
Pomegranate grows on pomegranate trees, which can grow to a height of about 10 meters. Fruits grow as they ripen and can weigh about 500 grams. The skin color of a pomegranate depends on the variety of this plant and ranges from maroon to bright orange. Basically, the pomegranate tree grows in the tropics or subtropics. At subzero temperatures, the plant dies immediately. Inside the fruit there are many juicy and sweet grains separated by a thin film.
Is pomegranate a fruit or a berry? Scientists have long given an unambiguous answer to this question. The pomegranate is a berry, just like the watermelon.
The pomegranate contains a huge amount of useful vitamins, minerals and trace elements. First of all, these are vitamins C, P, E, B6, B12, B5, A, trace elements - calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, phosphorus, fiber, tannin, various acids and so on. Therefore, it brings tremendous benefits to the human body.
The benefits of pomegranate
1. Ascorbic acid restores the human immune system, as well as thins the blood and improves heart function.
2. B vitamins strengthen the nervous system and improve blood circulation.
3. Pomegranate strengthens the walls of blood vessels, especially it helps the elderly.
4. This berry suppresses dysentery and Escherichia coli in various infectious diseases of the digestive system.
5. Pomegranate also helps fight diarrhea and other disorders of the digestive tract due to the presence of tannins in its composition.
6. It is very effective against tuberculosis and is a disinfectant.
7. Helps in the treatment of colds and thyroid disorders.
8. Relieves the oral cavity of a person from stomatitis. To do this, squeeze the juice from the pomegranate and dilute it with water by half. Then rinse your mouth several times.
9. Perfectly increases hemoglobin in human blood.
10. Pomegranate prevents the appearance of various cancers. Helps to cope with radiation exposure after various X-ray examinations.
11. Increases tone in the human body and fights ailments associated with overwork.
12. Maintains a normal level of glucose, which prevents the appearance of diseases such as diabetes.
13. From pomegranate, you can prepare various products that will help to cope with toothache.
14. Pomegranate is indicated for use by patients with atherosclerosis and malaria.
Pomegranate harm
In some cases, the use of this berry is contraindicated. This is especially true for people with diseases such as gastritis, ulcers, hemorrhoids, constipation, pancreatitis. It is also better for children under one year old to refrain from using it. This can lead to intestinal cramps and constipation. Also, it should not be eaten by nursing mothers due to the occurrence of allergic reactions in babies.
Despite the presence of some contraindications, pomegranate is of great benefit to the human body. The main thing is to use it in moderation, observing all the basic rules.
