Pomegranate is a shrub or tree up to 6 meters high. It has large red spherical fruits, inside which there are groups of grains separated by membranes and surrounded by pulp. A ripe pomegranate fruit can contain more than a thousand grains. History of pomegranate In ancient times, pomegranate was considered a symbol of fertility; people believed, that it could treat infertility.
The word "pomegranate" is translated from Latin as "grainy", which is due to its structure. The origins of pomegranate are in North Africa and Central Asia. But now this plant is grown in all the countries with subtropical climate. Pomegranate flowers are used in producing dyes for fabrics, as they contain a bright red pigment. Peels are used for various medicinal brews.
In ancient times, people used to call it Punic, Carthaginian or grenade Apple because of similarity of shape and color. Some people believe that a pomegranate was the forbidden fruit that Eve was tempted to eat. What vitamins are contained in pomegranate The first five places in the vitamin complex of pomegranate belong to: vitamin C-4 mg,B5 and B6 – 0.5 mg each, B1 and PP - 0.4 mg each. Beta-carotene, vitamin A, E, Riboflavin and folic acid also present in the fruit.
Benefits of pomegranate For men The effect of pomegranate on men's health has been studied at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh. The study has involved 58 volunteers in the age range of 21 to 65 years old For two weeks, the men were drinking pomegranate juice every day. Further tests demonstrated that the level of testosterone in their blood increased significantly. And this improved the quality of their sexual life.
These results make it possible to call pomegranate a natural "Viagra", and to recommend it to those who suffer from lower sexual potency. It is surprising, but the fruit has a similar effect on women. For women Pomegranate, the benefits of which for men has already been proven, is even more beneficial for the opposite sex. Due to the high content of tannins, the fruit helps to get rid of dysentery and tuberculosis Bacillus. Tannin, contained in the fruit, can quickly cope with such an unpleasant symptom as diarrhea.
If your body is tired or if you have recently had a surgery, be sure to include pomegranate in your daily diet. It not only supports the immune system, but also actively strengthens the heart and blood vessels, and improves the functioning of the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Such serious diseases as anemia and malaria can not be completely cured by only eating pomegranates, but it can significantly improve the condition of blood. People suffering from hypertension can also feel the positive effect of the fruit. This is not surprising, because pomegranate is one of the worst enemies of high pressure. For children Pomegranate peel is also very useful. The powder made from dried peel helps in the treatment of enterocolitis. In the form of powder, the peel provides faster healing of little wounds and scratches.
Before you peel the pomegranate, be sure to wash it. Remove the peel and place it on the window to dry. These dried peels may be brewed to make tea that is very effective against colds. This drink not only fights infection, but also gently relieves fever. Pomegranates contain large amounts of alkaloids that help to get rid of worms. If your child does not sleep well and often wakes up at night, make him or her tea from pomegranate membranes; it has a calming effect.
Can you eat pomegranate seeds? Yes, you can, but not much. The seeds contain micro elements that have a positive effect on the digestive tract. But it is important to remember that not all seeds are digested by the stomach, and the undigested part can cause constipation. Children under one year old are contraindicated of pomegranates, since the fruit can case inflammation of weak gastrointestinal tract of the baby.
To give pomegranate to a baby for the first time dilute a teaspoon of juice with the same amount of boiled water. After a few days (if there is no allergic reaction), the amount may be doubled to 2 teaspoons. Later, the use of diluted juice is limited to 100 ml once a week. The use of pomegranate seeds Now you know the benefits of pomegranate. But juice isn’t the only good part of it.
The seeds also have some benefits for health. Their use is prescribed for a number of diseases of the thyroid gland, as well as for hormonal disorders. Due to the content of ellagitann in, the powder from pomegranate seed is used for prevention of breast cancer. In order not to cause harm to the body, it is better to use the seeds in the form of powder. To make it, the dried core-parts of grains are passed through a coffee grinder. The powder is better to store in a glass container. Be sure to check the supplies regularly, because the food moth loves pomegranates much. Interesting fact: in China, the seeds are prepared as a separate dish – they are grinded, mixed with sugar and eaten as a sweet. If you don't like the Chinese recipe, combine 2 teaspoons of the powder with a glass of yogurt or sour milk.
The benefits of pomegranate juice Pomegranate juice destroys bacteria in the oral cavity, thereby preventing the appearance of dental calculus, and the acids contained in the juice make the teeth a little whiter. Pomegranate juice is the champion among fruit juices in terms of antioxidant content. These substances remove cholesterol from the body and slow down the aging process of cells.
Knowing all these facts, we can say that pomegranate is a real “guardian” of human health and beauty.
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