The pomegranate is a traditionally famous fruit, with many powerful antioxidants and contains a lot of exceptional medicinal benefits. Particular the pomegranate fruit is that it can cleanse the arteries.
Several studies have shown that the pomegranate is one of the most nutritious fruits. Pomegranate contains large amounts of vitamin C and vitamin B (Pantothenic acid), natural phenols, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin E and folic acid. In addition, the fruit is rich in antioxidants, which are against free radicals and slow down cellular aging.
The powerful functions of these nutrients make pomegranate extremely useful in multiple disorders. It can reduce the risk of heart attacks, improve blood circulation to the heart and letting the veins free of fatty deposits.
Often, the seeds, the flowers and the skin of the pomegranate can be used and it is also recommended to drink the juice.
Pomegranate and blood vessels
A recent research has shown that pomegranate may help prevent and even reverse atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a disease of the blood vessels, in which fat accumulation in the inner lining of the arteries and is a major cause of heart attacks and strokes.
Atherosclerosis can be caused by oxidative stress, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Drinking pomegranate juice has proven to reduce atherosclerosis in 25% of patients who entered the study.
Health benefits of pomegranate:
Slows down the development of cataracts
Helps in diabetes
Works anti-inflammatory
Strengthens bones and muscles
Relieves stress
Helps to stabilize an unhealthy cholesterol levels
Reduces arterial tension
Is useful in preventing various cancers, especially prostate cancer
Prevents fat accumulation in the stomach
Helps to prevent wearing out of the cartilage
Helps relieve diarrhea (people suffering from constipation should not drink too much Pomegranate juice)
Combats intestinal parasites
Reduces plaque and an antibacterial effect (in India they use the white, bitter portion of the pomegranate as an ingredient in natural toothpaste)
Protects the skin against UV rays (and externally applied)
How would you have to take pomegranate?
You can eat pomegranate, not as a regular Apple, but by the seeds to remove from the shell. Many people find peeling of pomegranates tricky work, but if you cut the pomegranate in half and tap with a spoon on the peel then most of the seeds will come out. Or you can cut the fruit into quarters and bend the wedges out. Also this will make it easier to remove the seeds.
You can also make juice from the seeds and drink the pomegranate juice. This juice can be quite acid, but still try to avoid adding sugar. Choose honey or stevia instead of sugar if you think it’s too sour or mix the pomegranate juice with other natural fruit juice. For example, delicious pomegranate juice to mix with apple juice, orange juice or carrot juice. You can also buy ready-to-eat Pomegranate juice in health food stores and many supermarkets.
The extract of Pomegranate peel can be taken as a supplement. The peel of Pomegranate contains a lot of antioxidants and is even better for thr cholesterol than the flesh.
You can also make pomegranate seeds oil. You can use this oil topically for relief from eczema, psoriasis and dry and irritated skin or insect bites and sunburn. Also you can use the oil, which is rich in antioxidants, for skin aging and wrinkles.
An infusion of the blossom of pomegranate may help diarrhea, while an infusion of the leaves of pomegranate may help prevent anemia.
(Always inform your doctor before consuming)
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