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Pomegranate (Anar / Dadima)
Punica granatum
ଡାଳିମ୍ବ (Dalimba)अनार (Anar)Dadima
- Family
- Lythraceae
- Origin
- Iran to Himalayas
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Habitat
- Both
About the Plant
Small deciduous tree or dense shrub with spiny branchlets; opposite oblong-lanceolate lustrous leaves, brilliant scarlet-orange urn-shaped flowers, and leathery ruby-kerneled pome fruits.
Traditional Uses
Chronic diarrhea, stomatitis, anemia, tapeworm, and hyperacidity
Parts Used
Fruit rind, seeds, flowers, root bark
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa: Kashaya, Amla, Madhura
- Guna: Laghu, Snigdha
- Virya: Anushna
- Vipaka: Madhura
Health Benefits
- Potent antioxidant, strengthens heart muscles, fights prostate cancer cells, and treats diarrhea
Precautions
Excess fruit peel extract can cause nausea and dry mouth due to extreme tannin concentrations
Interesting Facts
Ancient symbol of fertility and abundance across Mesopotamia, Persia, Greece, and ancient India