Very often in supermarkets with the onset of autumn or winter a large number of exotic fruits that differ not only in colors and taste, but also in beneficial properties. Since ancient times, the pomegranate has been considered the king of such fruits, which, according to legend, told people what the crown of rulers should look like.

Pomegranate has a healing and rejuvenating effect due to the content of a huge number of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. As for the latter, out of fifteen amino acids, six amino acids are present in pomegranate, which are not found in any other plant products, but is only found in meat. That is, if you are a vegetarian, pomegranate is your best friend.

Rich in vitamins

In addition to its high amino acid content, pomegranate boasts a whole complex of vitamins, such as C, P, B6, B12. Separately, for each vitamin, the following beneficial qualities of pomegranate can be identified: vitamin C is responsible for immune system, vitamin P makes our blood vessels stronger, B12 improves hematopoiesis, vitamin B6 improves activity nervous system. Pomegranate also contains calcium, potassium, iron, silicon, and iodine.

Beneficial properties: from disinfection to cancer prevention

Tannins found in pomegranate bark have a disinfectant effect, which helps with gastrointestinal disorders, dysentery and tuberculosis. As for pomegranate juice, it is a precious liquid that not only contains most of the listed vitamins, but also improves appetite, quenches thirst and stimulates the gastrointestinal tract.

You can boil the peel and get the ideal cure for dysbiosis. Scientists have proven that regular consumption of pomegranate reduces the risk of diseases of the cardiovascular system and cancer diseases. The healing properties of pomegranate also include its general strengthening effect on the body during diseases such as atherosclerosis and anemia.

Antioxidants: the champion of champions

If you think that by the number of antioxidants green tea- champion, then this is not so, because here too our royal fruit comes first. Pomegranate has high restorative and cleansing properties for the body. If you drink fresh pomegranate juice, then know that it has antiseptic, diuretic and analgesic properties, in addition, it normalizes the functioning of the stomach and increases hemoglobin.

Careful use of pomegranate for high acidity and sensitive tooth enamel

The only harmful effect that pomegranate can have on the body, again due to its saturation with various acids (citric, tartaric, boric, malic, etc.) is damage to tooth enamel and a strong bonding effect.

That is, if you have increased acidity, you should not drink pomegranate juice. It is better to drink pomegranate juice mixed with others, such as carrot or apple juice, then the concentration of acids will decrease and the beneficial properties of other products will be added. Pregnant women should drink concentrated pomegranate juice very carefully.

Cosmetic properties of the fruit: from tightening pores and lightening pigmentation

In matters of rejuvenation, pomegranate is again one of the leading fruits, since its juice can be used as a cleanser for oily, porous skin. Pomegranate will tighten and reduce the work of secretions. Pomegranate can lighten pigmentation on the face and freckles, and in general have a rejuvenating effect. Diluted pomegranate juice can be used as a conditioner, which will make your hair look shiny.

Pomegranate against poor eyesight

Also, pomegranate is simply a salvation for people with poor eyesight or vision problems. So, with daily consumption of pomegranate juice, you can stop the development of myopia and cataracts.

Since ancient times, too much attention has been paid to this product to not now take advantage of its healing and rejuvenating properties.

Some people believe that in the world around us there is no perfect creatures. This may be true, but if you look in detail at how pomegranate grows, it is easy to disprove this theory. The majestic exotic tree has exquisite beauty, unsurpassed fertility and valuable properties. Its bright red fruits resemble small lights that can provide warmth on harsh winter days. Looking at them, you involuntarily remember the sultry summer in the southern regions and the charming colors of exotic resorts. Despite this, many people do not think about how the majestic pomegranate grows in nature and whether it can be grown at home.

A short excursion into the distant past

Some associate the first mention of the unique fruit with Adam, when he violated the Creator’s commandment. Unfortunately, in Holy Scripture it does not say which fruit caused the person’s sin. Despite this, the stories of ancient Greek myths and the healing methods of ancient doctors are associated with it.

In view of these facts, it is quite difficult to say where the pomegranate tree was first discovered, because today the culture can be found in many parts of the planet. It is grown in North Africa, Italy, Spain, Azerbaijan and Turkey. The fruit is popular in the valleys of the Caucasus Mountains. He has fans in Abkhazia and sunny Georgia. There are many places in Russia where pomegranate grows. This is the southern part of the Krasnodar Territory, the Crimean Peninsula and the Azov region. Enterprising gardeners are trying to grow new cold-resistant species in mid-latitudes and even in the Moscow region.

Since pomegranate is considered a valuable storehouse of useful substances, it aroused interest even during the reign of the Egyptian pharaohs and Roman Caesars. Interestingly, when the Phoenician city of Carthage was captured by the Romans, only pomegranate trees survived. After which the fruit began to be called the “king” of exotic fruits. In addition, at its top stood a majestic crown of sepals, which became the prototype of the royal crown.
The photo provided shows how a pomegranate grows on the branches of an exotic tree.

Translated into Russian, pomegranate means “grainy apple,” which recalls its useful properties ah for health. Truly a valuable “casket” of precious microelements and vitamins.

Pomegranate in natural environment

About how pomegranate grows in natural environment, recalls its origins from southern latitudes. The tree loves open areas where there is plenty of light and air. If it lacks these essential factors, the tree may never bloom. You will have to be content with only green foliage.

Depending on the area where the pomegranate grows, the harvest time varies. For the fruits to fully ripen, a long and hot summer is required. In addition, winter should be short and warm. The optimal temperature range is around 12 degrees Celsius.

You can dilute pomegranate in the following ways:

• by sowing grains;
• cut cuttings;
• layering;
• by grafting seedlings.

Of course, not everyone will be able to grow a full-fledged tree this way and see the pomegranate bloom with fragrant inflorescences. Some gardeners prefer to buy a ready-made seedling and grow it in their garden.

It is advisable to plant a young pomegranate tree in a sunny area to provide it with sufficient sun rays and air.

When the tree is planted, in the first month it is watered 2 or 3 times a week. Then, the interval is reduced to 1 time per 7 days. Depending on the method of pomegranate cultivation, the wait for fruit can last for years. For example, if cuttings are planted, the first fruits will appear after 6 years. The cuttings will be pleased with pomegranates after 7 long years. A strengthened seedling will begin to bear fruit already in the 3rd year. Abundant fruiting is expected by the 8th or 10th year of the plant’s life. In general, pomegranate trees live up to 70 years of age, although there are also centenarians.

In the capital's parks of France, specimens grow that bear fruit for 200 years. In Azerbaijan - more than 100 years. Some varieties bear fruit for 300 years. These facts show that if you know how to grow pomegranate, you can enjoy its unique taste and beauty for a long time. To top it all off, the plant does not require special care and survives in any soil.

The fruit belongs to the family of shrubby plants that can grow up to 6 meters in height. Therefore, when choosing a landing site, it is necessary to take this fact into account.

Growing fruit in a summer cottage

Lovers of exotic plants know well how to plant pomegranates on personal plot so that it bears fruit. The main condition for growing the royal fruit is fertile soil. In the selected area, dig a hole with a diameter and depth of 60 cm. Place upper layer soil, place the seedling at an angle of 45 degrees, lightly compact it, bury it and water it abundantly. Thanks to this tilt, it will be easier to cover the plant for the winter with spruce branches, fabric or soil.

Under no circumstances should manure or humus be added to the hole when planting a pomegranate. It is advisable to fertilize the soil 3 months before so that the plants successfully take root in the country garden.

The next day after planting, preferably in the evening, water again and cover the soil near the trunk with slightly rotted sawdust or leaves. Water young trees once a week. Fertilizing can be done in late spring or early June. Plow the soil around the seedling periodically to remove weeds.

To prepare the pomegranate for the winter, the bushes are covered with soil in November. But first they are tilted to the ground and tied to stable stakes. In such a “storage” the tree will calmly endure the cold winter frosts. And perhaps in a year the royal fruits from the dacha plot will appear on the table.

Indoor version of an exotic plant

Consummate fans of the royal fruit even know the secret of how to grow pomegranate at home and collect fruits from it. Dwarf plant varieties are suitable for this purpose; they begin to bloom in the second year after planting.

In order for the tree to take root successfully, you will need a container. small size. It must be wide so that the surface roots of the plant develop well. The soil is slightly acidic. Subject to these simple rules It’s not at all difficult to grow indoor pomegranate with maximum height 1.5 meters. It just takes a little patience and effort.

There are several ways to plant an exotic potted fruit:

• ready-made seedlings from the nursery;
• germinated material from gardening companies;
• cuttings;
• bones.

The easiest way to grow a pomegranate tree is to purchase it from a nursery. Gardeners who patiently grow pomegranates from seeds at home get much more pleasure.

They start by selecting planting material. Only seeds from fully ripened fruit that are free of any blemishes are suitable.
It is advisable to find a pomegranate from an indoor tree, then you are more likely to grow the fruit.

The ripe fruit has a dryish skin that fits tightly to the grains. If it has a shiny character, it means that the fruit was picked unripe. Such bones will not work.

The selected pomegranate should be quickly peeled and dried for 24 hours. Before planting, the seeds are soaked in milk, water or growth stimulants. Place the seeds into the prepared loosened soil to a depth of 1 cm and cover plastic film. After approximately 20 days, shoots appear. Now you can remove the film.

Since growing a pomegranate from a seed is quite difficult, several factors should be taken into account:

• the container with the plant should be placed on a well-lit window;
• at first, protect from direct sunlight;
• As the top layer of soil dries out, water regularly with clean water;
• the permissible room temperature is not lower than 12 degrees.

When the tree grows, flowers of an original shape will appear on it. Over time, they will turn into royal fruits, inside of which juicy seeds are stored. They are, of course, smaller in size than imported grenades, but the value of the product remains unchanged.

In order for the tree to fit harmoniously into the interior, it is advisable to adjust the shape of the crown once every 6 months. Typically, pruning is done in spring and autumn, removing excess shoots. The soil under the plant should always be slightly moist. In summer, the pot is taken outside or to the balcony to speed up the growth process.
When cold times come, it is brought into the house where the tree spends the winter.

The maximum temperature for a “sleeping” plant is no higher than 15 degrees. There is no need to feed it in winter. Water sparingly as the soil dries out.
With the arrival of spring, young leaves appear on the pomegranate tree. Now it can be fed to stimulate growth.

Initially, it is advisable to plant the pomegranate in a small pot that corresponds to the size of the earthen ball near the roots of the seedling. The tighter the container, the more abundantly the dwarf pomegranate tree blooms.

Useful properties of the magic pomegranate “casket”

Since ancient times, people have noticed a number of beneficial properties of the royal fruit. Its berries are filled with many vitamins, mineral salts and trace elements. The juice contains a huge amount of amino acids, tannins, glucose and sugar.

Exotic pomegranate fruits have a beneficial effect on the immune system, blood vessels and arterial pressure. Quench thirst, stimulate appetite and lower blood sugar. The inflorescences of the royal fruit contain an abundance of dyes, therefore they are widely used in light industry. Decoctions from the peel are drunk for intestinal disorders, as a fixative. Also used for gargling and various inflammatory processes.

Truly, pomegranate is an indispensable fruit for the whole family. It’s not too late to start growing it and get a lot of pleasant emotions.

Features of growing pomegranate - video

Among the riches of the Promised Land, the Bible names pomegranates on a par with apples, grapes, olives and figs.

Pomegranate is a sweet and sour fruit that is actually a berry. One fruit contains 400-700 edible seeds, divided into segments by thin, milky membranes. Each tiny seed is surrounded by transparent, smooth, bright red pulp. Ripe fruits are the size of a large orange and have a thin, tough skin, the color of which can vary from red to pinkish-yellow. The fruits are crowned with original sepals in the shape of a crown.

In nature, pomegranates grow as dense bushes or low trees of the species Puncia granatum with thorny branches. Pomegranate trees bear fruit every year and do not require much care. For the fruit to ripen, a long hot summer is necessary, while the tree can withstand 9-12 degrees of frost in winter.

It is believed that the birthplace of the pomegranate tree is Persia. Pomegranate is one of the most ancient fruits, known to man. They have always been popular in the Near and Middle East, were well known in Ancient Rome. Since ancient times, in the East, pomegranate has been considered the king of all fruits. Probably due to precisely the original shape of the sepals, which forms the “crown”.

The Russian name pomegranate comes from the Latin granatus (grainy).

Pomegranate is not only tasty, but also extremely healthy. All parts of the pomegranate are useful. Fruits contain vitamins, fiber, minerals and microelements: calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, sodium. Pomegranate juice contains proteins, fats, carbohydrates, a large set of vitamins, citric acid, phytoncides and a number of other compounds. The pericarp, roots and bark contain up to 32% tannins.

IN folk medicine sweet pomegranate juice is used for kidney diseases, and sour pomegranate juice is used as a remedy for kidney stones and gallbladder. Pomegranate juice quenches thirst well during fever and acts as an antipyretic. Pomegranate juice contains many antioxidants, so it increases the body's resistance infectious diseases, tones and strengthens the body. It also regulates digestion, improves appetite, and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Among the Caucasian peoples, pomegranate juice is widely used in the treatment of burns.

Pomegranate is one of the foods that increase potency in men. A glass of pomegranate juice a day will help men improve their sexual performance.

For women, pomegranate juice will help with disorders menstrual cycle, as well as for hormonal disorders during menopause.

Fruit peel

It has no less valuable properties. It is used in the leather industry for tanning leather and preparing dyes. In folk medicine, the peel is used as an anthelmintic drug that has a detrimental effect on tapeworms.

Leaves and flowers

Tea has long been prepared from pomegranate leaves, which helps with gastrointestinal disorders, and flowers in the form of poultices are good for relieving pain from bruises and fractures, treating varicose ulcers and bedsores.

Attention

Like any fruit or vegetable, pomegranate also has some contraindications.

Pomegranate juice must be diluted with water, as it contains many acids that irritate the stomach and damage tooth enamel.

Be careful with pomegranate bark decoctions. It contains toxic substances that, in case of overdose, greatly increase blood pressure, causing dizziness, weakness, blurred vision, convulsions, and irritation of the gastric mucosa. At the first signs of poisoning, you should call a doctor.

Taking pomegranate is harmful for chronic constipation, hemorrhoids and fissures in the anus.

POMEGRANATE IN COSMETICS

Pomegranate will be a good helper in your struggle for beauty. Its juice has a whitening effect and is used in folk medicine to remove freckles and age spots, and also as an astringent, bactericidal and anti-inflammatory agent in the treatment of acne.

Pomegranate lotion for oily hair

Helps eliminate excess oil from hair. Pour a glass of vodka into a glass bowl, squeeze out the juice of half a lemon, add 1 tsp. honey and 1 tsp. carrot juice. Mix everything thoroughly, then pour in the pomegranate juice squeezed from one pomegranate. Mix everything thoroughly again. Close the lid tightly and place in a dark place for 10 days.

Before washing your hair, use a cotton swab thoroughly soaked in lotion to wipe the entire scalp. Cover your head with a cotton scarf or towel. After 20-30 minutes, wash your hair with mild shampoo and rinse your hair with acidified water (1 tbsp. vinegar or 1 tsp. citric acid on a basin of water). It is advisable to do this rubbing with pomegranate lotion before each hair wash for a month.

Pomegranate mask for any skin type

Mix 1 tsp. pomegranate juice with 1 tsp. sour cream. Apply the mixture to your face for 10-15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.

MEDICAL USES OF POMEGRANATE

Regular consumption of pomegranate fruits gradually reduces blood pressure in hypertension.

For anemia, use 0.5 tbsp pomegranate juice. 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals. The course of treatment is 2-4 months, then a break, after which the course is repeated again.

Gargle with diluted pomegranate juice for sore throat.

In case of hormonal disorders during menopause, the use of pomegranate seeds containing fatty oil promotes hormonal activity, restores hormonal balance in the body, relieves headaches, high blood pressure and irritability. Women and men are recommended to eat pomegranate seeds along with the seeds.

For inflammatory diseases of the kidneys, liver, mouth, ears and eyes, for pain in the joints and bone fractures, for uterine bleeding and bleeding gums, for diarrhea and colitis, use a decoction of pomegranate bark: 2 tsp. crushed bark is poured into a glass hot water, boil in a water bath for 30 minutes, filter, squeeze and bring the volume to the original volume with boiled water. Take 50 g before meals 2-3 times a day.

For stomatitis, a decoction of pomegranate peel is used to rinse the mouth: 20 g of dry crushed peel is poured into a glass of hot water, boiled for 30 minutes, filtered and brought to a glass.

For cracks in the skin and scratches, use pomegranate bark powder for sprinkling.

For inflammation of the nail bed, purulent ulcers, diseases of the ear and nose, crushed pomegranate seeds mixed with honey are used as an ointment.

2-3 tbsp. l. Boil pomegranate flowers with boiling water and wrap in gauze. Apply the pads to the inflamed areas.

Choosing the right one

When purchasing pomegranates, you should choose large, shiny fruits that are heavy for their size. They should not be damaged and be brown at the end. To preserve pomegranates, you can freeze them whole in a freezer bag. Fresh pomegranate juice can be stored in the refrigerator for two to three days.

How to peel a pomegranate

Not everyone loves pomegranate just because these delicious seeds are quite difficult to get, and the whole process can take a lot of time. To easily remove pomegranate seeds, carefully cut off the top and cut the peel into slices. Place the pomegranate in a bowl of cold water for five minutes. Then break the fruit into pieces, holding it under water, so the pomegranate will not splash and the seeds will fall to the bottom. The skins will float and you can easily remove them. Then dry the seeds and you can enjoy this magnificent fruit.

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The exquisitely beautiful precious Czech garnet - pyrope - is called the “stone of kings”. As if justifying its name, Czech garnet does not change its appearance and qualities even with complex jewelry processing, when it is exposed to high temperatures and pressure, it sparkles more and more brightly, more and more richly, like a true king, seasoned in battles and palace intrigues. Processed Czech garnet shines like a diamond.

But even diamond is not always able to withstand the loads that pyrope can withstand during processing. Therefore, it is no coincidence that it was the kings who made it popular, who fully appreciated these qualities and beauty. One Czech king gave the pomegranate a name, a second Czech king gave it a title.

The strange 16th-century King Rudolf II, who was both King of Bohemia (Czech Republic) and Holy Roman Emperor, is known to be a fan of alchemy. Under him, many alchemists came and settled near Prague Castle, forming the so-called Golden Street (Zlatá ulička). Under low roofs, behind thick walls, under the cover of night, they indulged in their secret alchemical studies, concentrating on the search for the philosopher's stone - a substance capable of turning any material into gold. Not very large in size, but strong, hard, resistant to high temperatures Czech garnet stones were seriously considered as that very “philosopher’s stone”. “The philosopher’s stone is red, similar to a ruby, clear as glass,” the famous philosopher and scientist Paracelsus wrote about the garnet in Prague at that time. And Emperor Rudolf II himself collected these beautiful stones in his treasury. So the Czech king Rudolf gave the Czech pomegranate a resounding name throughout Europe.

Today, the popularity of Czech garnet among the rich and famous is very high - church patriarchs and royalty, diplomats and top officials of states strive to have jewelry with Czech garnet in their bins. This is also due to the influence on the tastes of the European aristocracy of one of the Czech kings - the King of the Czech Republic and Emperor of Austria-Hungary, Franz Joseph I.

Emperor Franz Joseph had to rule a huge European power during the most difficult, most romantic and most dramatic historical period, which was such not only for European history, but for world history. The 19th - early 20th centuries - it was a time when the world order completely changed, when European empires were torn apart from the inside and finally plunged into the First world war, terrible and senseless. But it was also a time of luxurious balls, intrigues, beautiful dresses and ugly adulteries, which were gossiped about with equal pleasure in elegant drawing rooms and village pubs. There was no shortage of topics for discussion: while some members of the august Habsburg family mercilessly besmirched its reputation, others carefully desecrated it.

For example, Prince Ludwig of Austria, brother of Emperor Franz Joseph, known for his antics in high society and his sharp tongue, gave many reasons for gossip. He did not hesitate to spread rumors about members of his family, mostly fictitious, and he appeared and posed at receptions dressed in women's clothing. And once he overflowed the patience of his brother-emperor, when in the Turkish baths of Vienna he completely shamelessly pestered some young officer with a demand mutual love. Prince Ludwig was not understood by that officer - instead of reciprocity, he responded to the prince with strong manly blows. The police who rushed to the call did not hide the incident, and information about it widely “went to the people.” Emperor Franz Joseph had to expel the discourteous and careless Ludwig from Vienna to Salzburg with a ban on appearing openly at court.

But the beautiful events that supported the high reputation of the royal house, for example, the solemn marriage of Franz Joseph with the Bavarian princess Sisi, received no less attention and discussion, and much more. Their wedding took place on April 24, 1854 in Vienna in the Augustinian Church. Princess Sisi rode through blooming spring Vienna in a carriage painted by Rubens. The wheels and doors of the carriage were inlaid with gold. The princess was dressed in a fluffy pink dress embroidered with silver. Her hair was beautifully tied up in her hair, and her eyes were teary - the day before, the princess had cried almost the entire day, because strict court etiquette and preparations for the wedding had completely exhausted her. All eyes were focused on her, and she was worried, not daring to make the slightest mistake in this solemn, meticulously verified procedure of national importance - own wedding. The meek Sisi was not used to such intense public attention, and court duties frightened her. Her handsome groom presented her with an expensive gift that day - a cross decorated with shimmering Czech garnets. When, in moments of special excitement, she squeezed it in her hands, the grenades seemed to give her confidence and courage. Every movement of the wedding procession, every fold in the bride’s dress, every excited sigh of the groom - all this was meticulously assessed by “high society.” Of course, this magnificent gift from the emperor did not go unnoticed. Soon, nobles throughout Europe began to buy jewelry with Czech garnet, and Czech garnet ended up in the best European palaces.

The emperor himself, in everyday life a simple and undemanding man with a royal bearing, wore a garnet brooch. Today this royal brooch with garnets is in National Museum Prague, and amazes the imagination with its elegance. So with light hand Czech king and emperor Franz Joseph I, the Czech garnet received his full aristocratic title.

The Russian nobility has always adored the Czech garnet; since the 18th century it has been firmly established at court. Russian empresses, wives of Russian tsars, themselves Germans, had an excellent taste for luxury, which is why they especially valued Czech garnet for its rich purple color and considered it a symbol of royal power. Jewelers created true works of jewelry art for them, combining Czech garnet with pearls and diamonds.

It is known that the Russian autocrat Nicholas I personally ordered a garnet set for his daughter Maria for her wedding with Duke Maximilian of Leuchtenberg (Maximilian Joseph Eugène Auguste Napoleon de Beauharnais, Herzog von Leuchtenberg) in 1839. According to evidence, Maria Nikolaevna is the only one of the three daughters of Tsar Nicholas I, and by her own admission in a letter to Zhukovsky, she was happily married. Her duke husband did not have a dukedom, but was very smart, talented and active. He brought a large collection of works of art to Russia, studied electroplating, electrochemical metallurgy, minerals, and mining. The Duke of Leuchtenberg contributed to the construction of the railway network in Russia, headed the Academy of Arts in 1843-1852, where he opened a mosaic department. He also opened art schools in different cities - Warsaw, Kyiv, Moscow and Saransk.

Russian court ladies did not remain indifferent to this magnificent stone, flaunting garnet jewelry at international receptions and parties, making garnet one of the accessories of the Russian beauty.

Today, Czech garnet has the recognized status of a royal stone. It shines on regalia, hugs necks, sparkles on the fingers and wrists of modern princes and princesses. The royal houses of Belgium and Britain are the official customers of Czech-made products with Bohemian pyrope, because having a rich rich color, purity and transparency, garnet looks great at the most ceremonial receptions.

People all over the world are actively trying to add pomegranate seeds to their diet. But most do it simply because the grainy fruits are tasty, and not out of understanding real benefit this fruit. So the site will now tell you exactly how pomegranate can affect the human body.

Unusual composition

15 different amino acids were found in pomegranate, some of which are extremely rare in plants. So all vegetarians need to pay attention Special attention for this fruit, because not only the amount of protein is important for health, but also the presence of specific amino acids.

Normalization of hormonal levels

Which is typical for both men and women. So if you have problems with potency or the onset of menopause, be sure to add pomegranate seeds or juice to your diet.

Improves vision

Not just a carrot. Pomegranate also contains vitamin A. Of course, much less than carrots, but in combination with other substances - anthocyanins, the effect is no worse. The metabolism of the eye improves, vision strengthens.

Promotes weight loss

Pomegranate contains extremely few calories, while effectively stimulating digestion and improving metabolism - and this is exactly what those who want to lose extra pounds need.

Solving skin problems

You don't always need to drink pomegranate juice - you can also make skin masks from it. Especially oily, combination and inflamed. It also helps against age spots and freckles.

Strengthening the heart and blood vessels

Antioxidant

And not only due to vitamins C and E, but also thanks to a special substance - punicalagin, which is an antioxidant in itself. That is why pomegranate is recommended for use by everyone who works in hazardous industries.

Astringent effect

The fruit acids contained in pomegranates themselves contain tannins, but most of them are still found in the peel and seeds. It is even recommended to make a decoction of them to cope with various inflammatory processes.

Antipyretic

Pomegranate not only strengthens the immune system, due to which various inflammatory processes pass noticeably faster, but also directly reduces the temperature. Not much, of course, but enough to use it as an effective antipyretic in cases that do not require the use of “heavy artillery.”

Contraindications

The effect of pomegranate is so strong that there are even contraindications to it, in addition to the banal food allergies and intolerance. Doctors do not recommend consuming pomegranate for people with pancreatitis, stomach ulcers, and gastritis in the acute phase. You also need to be careful if you simply have low blood pressure, as well as pregnant women and nursing mothers.

The site team and journalist Artem Kostin believe that you will also be interested in learning about other, but no less healthy, fruits.