Iran to himalayas,europe, mediterranean climate zone. Pomegranate properties, benefits and medicinal uses. Its consumption may help prevent cancer, fight inflammation, prevent digestive disorders, fight erectile dysfunction, and. Page 28 medicinal uses of punica granatum and its health benefits debjit bhowmik1, harish gopinath1, b. Vasculoprotective effects of pomegranate punica granatum l. The promising pharmacological effects and therapeutic.
Pdf medicinal uses of punica granatum and its health. Pdf a wide range of medicinal plant parts is used as raw drugs and they possess varied medicinal properties. Medicinal values of fruit peels from citrus sinensis. The seeds are used in sharbat, chutneys, and curries, as spices and flavoring agent. Dec 20, 20 medicinal use of pomegranate leaves pomegranate leaves are very useful in treatment of digestive problems, skin problems, low appetite, insomnia, jaundice, liver problem and others. Pg and its chemical components possess various pharmacological and toxicological properties including antioxidant, antiinflammatory by inhibiting proinflammatory cytokines, anticancer and anti. Punica protopunica is endemic to the socotra island y emen and is the only relative of the cultivated pomegranate 2,7,8. It is well established that pj possesses numerous bioactive compounds those have notable antioxidant, antiatherogenic, antiproliferative, and antiinflammatory effects sreekumar et al. Punica granatum definition of punica granatum by the free. Pomegranate has been used for thousands of years to cure a wide range of diseases across different cultures and civilizations. Jahidul islam, yearul kabir, in functional and medicinal beverages, 2019. Pomegranate, granada, grenade, pomegranate, anar, granaatappel, pomo granato, romeira, melo grano origin. The treefruit can be divided into several anatomical compartments.
Several studies have shown punica granatum fruit extract ability to speed wound healing, as well as play a positive role in the repair of sun damaged and aging skin. Pomegranate is known by the french as grenade, the spanish as granada, and literally translates to seeded granatus apple pomum. The aim was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of pomegranate glycolic extract pge against the periodontal. Many indian medicinal plants recommended for the treatment of diabetes mellitus lack rigorous scientific justification. A multipurpose tree, it is particularly valued for its edible fruit, but also has medicinal properties, is a good source of tannins and has many. Punica granatum pomegranate, dwarf pomegranate pfaf plant. Other potential applications include infant brain ischemia, male infertility, alzheimers disease, arthritis, and obesity 36. The fruits have gained the substantial attention among researchers due to their promising biological activities. In vitro inhibition of h 2 o 2induced lpo in red blood cells of rats by 0. Punica granatum is a unique medicinal plant with a long and extensive ethnomedicinal uses since ancient times. Punica granatum journal of pharmacognosy and phytochemistry. The biological properties of extracts antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, antiinflammatory, among other properties obtained from several parts.
This famous fruit had been always considered to be among the most valuable of ornamental and medicinal plants. Precious medicinal herb of unani medicine an overview int j cur res rev, oct. The orchard was laid out in a randomized complete block design with 2 irrigation methods as the main treatments and 3 n levels as the subtreatments with 5 replicates fig. Khaphquan palpitation, yerquan jaundice17, azmetihal. Phytochemical and pharmacological profile of punica granatum. Punica granatum linn medicinal uses medicinal plants. Punicaceae, referred to as pomegranate, is widely consumed as pomegranate juice pj. The three types anthocyanins, ellagic acid, tannins are present in many fruits, but fresh pomegranate juice contains especially high levels of.
Peel extracts from citrus sinensis, punica granatum, and musa paradisiaca were investigated for their effects on tissue lipid peroxidation lpo and on the concentration of thyroid hormones, insulin, and glucose in male rats. The biological properties of extracts antimicrobial, antioxidant, anticancer, anti inflammatory, among other properties obtained from several parts. The history of pomegranates with respect to development of humans is impressive. Antioxidant activity of pomegranate punica granatum l. Its uses also find mention in ancient pharmacological manuscripts. Pg and its chemical components possess various pharmacological and toxicological properties including antioxidant, antiinflammatory by inhibiting pro. Wd40repeat gene is a functional homologue of arabidopsis ttg1 and is involved in the regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis during pomegranate fruit development. The leaves are opposite or subopposite, glossy, narrow oblong, entire, up to 2. The leaves are opposite or subopposite, glossy, narrow, oblong, entire, 37 cm long and 2 cm broad. Some potential benefits and medicinal uses of pomegranate.
Its consumption may help prevent cancer, fight inflammation, prevent digestive disorders, fight erectile dysfunction, and improve. Extracts of all parts of the fruit appear to have therapeutic properties,7 and some stud ies report the bark, roots, and leaves of the tree have medicinal benefit as. Jan 19, 2007 the pomegranate tree, punica granatum, especially its fruit, possesses a vast ethnomedical history and represents a phytochemical reservoir of heuristic medicinal value. Punica granatum is a deciduous tree growing to 5 m 16ft by 8 m 26ft at a medium rate. Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of punica granatum. Medicinal values of fruit peels from citrus sinensis, punica granatum, and musa paradisiaca with respect to alterations in tissue lipid peroxidation and serum concentration of glucose, insulin, and thyroid hormones.
It has long been cultivated for its orangesized edible fruit and its attractive ornamental plant features. Aug 29, 2010 most parts of the pomegranate punica granatum tree is useful to remedy many common day to day ailments. Nowadays, besides its use as a fruit, its medicinal properties have attracted the interest of. Dwarf pomegranate pewni ka gra nay tum spring summer fall winter family. Its fruits and seeds as well as other anatomical compartments e. Punica granatum synonyms, punica granatum pronunciation, punica granatum translation, english dictionary definition of punica granatum. Pomegranates punica granatum have been popular fruit throughout human history and are experiencing a surge in popularity at present due to the health benefits associated with their juice. Punica granatum shrub or small tree native to southwestern asia having large red manyseeded fruit pomegranate, pomegranate tree pomegranate.
Punica granatum has been in cultivation from the earliest historical times, and is now found in all warm. Medicinal uses of punica granatum and its health benefits debjit bhowmik 1, harish gopinath 1, b. The book of the pomegranate, equates pomegranate with shekinah, the female aspect of creation, and its creator. Punica granatum, commonly called pomegranate, is a multistemmed deciduous evergreen in tropical areas shrub or small tree that grows to 620 less frequently to 30 tall. Medicinal use of pomegranate leaves pomegranate leaves are very useful in treatment of digestive problems, skin problems, low appetite, insomnia, jaundice, liver problem and others. Medicinal properties of pomegranate hassani moghadam. Medical attributes of punica granatum pomegranate by anthony giuffrida, amanda karasinski, catherine simone wilkes university, wilkesbarre, pa july, 2007 punica granatum, commonly known as the pomegranate, is a member of the punicaceae pomegranate family crfg 1997. Medicinal uses of punica granatum and its health benefits. The genus punica consists at the present time of two species1, the one under consideration and p. In this regard, numerous natural medici nal plants have been evaluated for their antioxidant ac tivities and research outcomes have shown that crude extracts or purified constituents from different medicinal plants were more effective antioxidants.
The fruit of punica granatum, also known as pomegranate is extensively used for the value addition of cosmetic products11 including medicinal soaps. A shrub or small tree growing 5 to 10 m 16 to 33 ft high, the pomegranate has multiple spiny branches and is extremely longlived, with some specimens in france surviving for 200 years. Punica granatum pomegranate is one of the oldest known edible fruits. Pomegranate is high in 3 different types of polyphenols, a strong form of antioxidants.
Pdf medicinal uses of punica granatum and its health benefits. Most parts of the pomegranate punica granatum tree is useful to remedy many common day to day ailments. Pomegranate as a functional food in humans and animals volume. Philippine herbal medicine an illustrated compilation of philippiner medicinal plants by dr stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties and folkloric uses and research studies. Punica granatum is a deeprooted but slowgrowing, spiny, deciduous shrub or small tree that has an open canopy and a crown that branches from low down. Animal, human, medicinal aspects, nutritional value, performance, pharmacological effects, punica granatum l. The pomegranate is native to iran and the himalayas of northern india crfg 1997. Therapeutic applications of pomegranate punica granatum l. Crimson red skinned fruit with dark red pulp inside. The pomegranate is valued as a powerful medicinal plant and used in folk medicines. Medicinal uses of punica granatum and its health benefits authors.
But apart from these culinary uses, you must have wondered what this fruit is good for in terms of health benefits. Due to the increase of bacterial resistance, medicinal alternatives are being explored. Punica granatum pomegranate world of flowering plants. In recent years, there has been an increase in the interest in pomegranate, due to its potential effects in the improvement of human health. Punica granatum is a shrub or a small tree, up to 32. About 500 plants with medicinal use are mentioned in ancient literature and around 800 plants have been used in indigenous systems of. The species is hermaphrodite has both male and female organs.
Pomegranate is distributed throughout the mediterranean region of asia, africa and europe12 and is known to possess a number of medicinal properties from ancient times. Phytochemical analysis and evaluation of in vitro anti. Punica granatum, commonly known as pomegranate, is a species of fruitbearing deciduous shrub or small tree, growing to 58 m height. Medicinal values of fruit peels from citrus sinensis, punica. The aim was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of pomegranate glycolic extract pge against the periodontal pathogen therapeuticmedicinal applications of punica granatum l. Pomegranate or punica granatum is a fruit that has numerous culinary applications, ranging from juice blends, smoothies, cooking, garnishes, to baking. Punica granatum l pomegranate is a deciduous shrub, native to iran. The mineral and medicinal properties of pomegranate reviled in many previous research reports. Punica granatum pg, commonly known as pomegranate pg, is a member of the monogeneric family, punicaceae, and is mainly found in iran which is considered to be its primary centre of origin. Muhammad saeed, muhammad naveed, jannat bibi, asghar a. In addition to the its ancient historical uses it was lauded in the old testament of the bible, koran, the jewish torah, and the babylonian talmud as a sacred fruit conferring powers of fertility, abundance, corresponding author. Widely grown for their edible fruits, they are equally valuable as ornamental plants. Punica granatum, also known as pomegranate, has long been touted for its high levels of vitamin c and antioxidants, which can help prevent cell damage contents.
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