pomegranate

Pomegranate is one of the most rich fruits in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, so eating it or drinking its natural juice offers many benefits, most notably:

Benefits

1. Promote oral health Pomegranate is good for oral health, as its use has been shown to contribute to reducing the risk of gingivitis.

Also, using mouthwash that contains pomegranate daily for four weeks reduces the causes of oral diseases, and reduces the level of plaque accumulation on the teeth, due to the antioxidants in pomegranate that contribute to preventing the accumulation of bacteria in the mouth.

2. Good for heart health
Pomegranate contributes to lowering high cholesterol and preventing the oxidation of bad cholesterol, thus protecting against vascular occlusion, heart disease, and atherosclerosis.

3. Contribute to cancer prevention
Pomegranate is rich in antioxidants that contribute to strengthening the immune system and reducing cancers, and there are many studies on the benefits of pomegranate on fighting prostate cancer.

4. Contribute to the prevention of anemia
The presence of high levels of iron in pomegranate made it a contributor to the prevention of anemia (Anemia) resulting from iron deficiency, in addition to the ability of iron to the following:

Help alleviate arthritis.
Help treat eye infections.
Contribute to the prevention of osteoporosis.
.5- Contribute to enhancing the freshness of the skin
Despite the many benefits of pomegranate in the medical field, it has also proven its effective role in the cosmetic field, as it contributes to slowing aging,5 thanks to the unique antioxidant ingredients that protect the skin and cells from aging.

The benefits of pomegranate juice

The benefits of pomegranate juice include:

Strengthens the digestive system.
Contributes to the fight against diabetes.
Treats infections. 
Contributes to the protection of the heart from diseases.
Strengthens memory.
Improves fertility 

The benefits of pomegranate pulp

Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart and stroke, and lower blood cholesterol and high pressure.
Reducing the risk of diseases associated with menopause, such as: osteoporosis, because pomegranate pulp contains a substance similar to the effect of estrogen in the body.
Slow the growth of cancer cells, thus reducing the risk of cancer, especially prostate cancer, breast cancer, and lymphomas. 
Relieve symptoms of diarrhea and strengthen immunity.
Aid in weight loss. 
Prevention of cell damage and arthritis, as pomegranate has been shown to contain an enzyme that works to reduce or slow cartilage damage.
Help prevent diabetes.
Preserving the skin, pomegranate has a role in promoting the absorption of vitamin D by enhancing the ability of skin cells to absorb it. 

The benefits of pomegranate peel

The benefits of pomegranate can be obtained through the use of pomegranate peel, which has many benefits as follows:

1. Direct use of peels
Pomegranate peel is used directly for external treatment, as it works on the following: 

Stop external bleeding.
Prevention of various infections and infections.

2. Pomegranate peel decoction
In this method, dried pomegranate peels are boiled with water, and then the water is drunk after filtering it to obtain many benefits, which include the following:

Protection from digestion problems and stomach upsets.
Prevention of colon problems.
Promote kidney and liver health.
Contribute to the elimination of parasites.

Pomegranate oil

The benefits of pomegranate can also be obtained from its oil, which some do not realize the importance of eating it, as it can help in the following:

Nourish the skin and give it freshness and beauty.
Reduce cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
Lowering the level of blood pressure.
Fight and destroy cancer.

Uses of pomegranate in ancient medicine

After you know the most prominent benefits of pomegranate, here are its most prominent uses in ancient medicine:

Treatment of worms in the stomach.
Contribute to the treatment of sore throat.
Treatment of dysentery.
Help in the treatment of inflammation of the eyes.
Contribute to wound healing.
Regulation of the work of the gastrointestinal tract.
Relieve nausea and headache.

Nutrients in Pomegranate

The benefits of pomegranate stem from its richness in many nutrients, the most prominent of which are:

Antioxidants 
Pomegranate contains flavonoid-type antioxidants and polyphenols, which together act as a very effective ingredient to fight and fight diseases.

Fiber
The percentage of fiber in 100 grams of pomegranate is about 4 grams, which gives the body 12% of the recommended amount per day, and this made pomegranate a good helper in preventing constipation, many chronic diseases, and cancers.

Water and carbohydrates
A pomegranate contains 80% of its weight of water and 12% carbohydrates, and a medium-sized pomegranate gives approximately 51 calories, so pomegranate can be used in weight loss recipes.

Vitamin C
Pomegranate is a good source of vitamin C, as 100 grams of pomegranate provides about 17% of our daily need for vitamin C, which is very important to strengthen immunity, and pomegranate contains many other vitamins such as: Vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting.

Nutrients

Pomegranate contains: iron, calcium, copper, manganese, and potassium, which is important for heart health.