Description
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.
Studies has found that a combination of black bean peel and pomegranate peel extracts, have the ability to ameliorate an excess of glucose in the bloodstream by inhibiting oxidative stress induced damage to the pancreas.
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.
Protects the liver
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.
Good for brain heal
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.
Antibacterial and antifungal
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.
Suppress tumor cellrnrn
Recent study indicate that pomegranate peel extract inhibited the cell proliferation of chronic myeloid leukemia cells.