Mathulai Odu
மாதுளை ஓடு
Fun Fact
A pomegranate can hold up to 200-1200 seeds.
Pomegranates! Everyone knows about them and no one can contest the benefits of this apparently non- descript looking yet amazing gift of nature. It is not for no good reason that the pomegranate has found mention in ancient scriptures of The Book of Exodus, Babylon Texts, Homeric Hymns and The Quran. However, the real shocker here is who knew the humble pomegranate peel had more benefits to yield than the fruit itself.
This finding may be useful in the prevention and treatment of diabetes mellitus.
Anti-oxidants
Recent study has indicated that pomegranate peel has increased total phenol content and antioxidant activity.
Studies indicate that phytochemical components of pomegranate peel or rind that contribute to liver health and protects liver against oxidiative stress.
Cardiovascular health
Study has shown that dietary supplementation with pomegranate peel powder over a period of four weeks significantly reduced serum total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL and lipid peroxidation level. It is useful for heart health and natural treatment of high levels of cholesterol in the blood.
Studies indicate that pomegranate peel has potential neuroprotective role and protectcts the brain from oxidative stress, neurodegenerative diseases,and aluminum toxicity.
Protects from infections
Study has proven that pomogranate peel has anti-infective properties, together with other nutritionally beneficial effects, make a pomogranate peel promising supplement in human food to prevent disease associated with Salmonella Infections.
Anti-cancer and cancer prevention
Recent in vitro study has found that polyphenols in pomegranate rind could be a potential treatment to suppress bladder cancer cell proliferation.
Study has found that pomegranate peel extracts exhibit antibacterial and antifungal activity against oral pathogens. Using pomegranate peel infusion can be used as mouthwash and controlling oral infections.
Anti-microbial
Recent in vitro study has found that the pomegranate fruit peel and pure constituents exhibit antimicrobial property against a broad panel of tuberculosis and respiratory infections.
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Tamil : Madhulam Odu
Malayalam : Madhalanaranga
Hindi : anaar ke chilake
Telugu : Danimma Pandu
Botanical : Punica granatum
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