Nutritional and Therapeutic Properties of Pomegranate

Volume 1 - Issue 4

Qamar Abbas Syed*, Zara Batool, Rizwan Shukat and Tahir Zahoor

Received: August 30, 2018;   Published: September 10, 2018

DOI: 10.32474/SJFN.2018.01.000118

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Abstract

Pomegranate, grown in tropical climatic conditions has various therapeutic benefits due to bioactive compounds in it. This fruit is rich in antioxidants has been used from centuries for the treatment of inflammation, cancers, diabetes, hypertension, infertility and so many diseases. It is now being utilized in medicinal as well as nutrition industries due to its strong potential. Polyphenols present in pomegranate shows anti-proliferative properties as strong bases. Various in vitro and in vivo studies show that pomegranate is rich in organic acids, anthocyanins, sterols and catechin. India is among the top most countries producing and exporting this fruit. Some of its varieties are being used for commercial and ornamental means. However, some stress factors need to be evaluated in future to enhance its production and cultivation on national levels. In addition to this area that are producing pomegranate should be supplied by better climatic and fertility means to increase its demand.

Keywords: Pomegranate; Cultivation; Medicinal properties; Nutritional properties

Abstract| Introduction| Cultivation| Varieties| Global production| Pollination| Cancer Cells| Arthritis and Joint Pain| Bacterial Infections| Carotid Artery Disease| Breast Cancer| Hypercholesterolaemia| Antiviral| Skin Health| Tooth loss| Weight Loss| Immune System| Conclusion| References|