Pomegranate Fruit
The rind of the fruit and the bark of the pomegranate tree, The seeds and juice are considered a tonic for the heart and throat, and classified as a bitter-astringent (pitta or fire) component under the Ayurvedic system, and considered a healthful counterbalance to a diet high in sweet-fatty (kapha or earth) components, Pomegranate juice is one of the best cancer fighting anti-oxidants and can prevent breast cancer, lung cancer and prostate cancer, The astringent qualities of the flower juice, rind and tree bark are considered valuable for a variety of purposes, such as stopping nose bleeds and gum bleeds, toning skin, and treating hemorrhoids, Pomegranate juice (of specific fruit strains) is also used as eye drops as it is believed to slow the development of cataracts, Pomegranate extracts have antibacterial effects against dental plaque.
Pomegranate Benefits
*Most powerful anti-oxidant of all fruits
*Potent anti-cancer and immune supporting effects
*Inhibits abnormal platelet aggregation that could cause heart attacks, strokes and embolic disease
*Lowers cholesterol and other cardiac risk factors
*Lowers blood pressure
*Shown to promote reversal of atherosclerotic plaque in human studies
*May have benefits to relieve or protect against depression and osteoporosis