In the Indian subcontinent's ancient Ayurveda system of medicine, the pomegranate has extensively been used as a source of traditional remedies for thousands of years.
The rind of the fruit and the bark of the pomegranate tree is used as a traditional remedy against diarrhea, dysentery and intestinal parasites. The seeds and juice are considered a tonic for the heart and throat, and classified as having bitter-astringent taste plus a range of taste from sweet to sour, depending on ripeneness.
Ellagic acid is a natural phenol antioxidant found in numerous fruitsand vegetables. The antiproliferative and antioxidant properties of ellagic acid have spurred preliminary research into the potential health benefits of ellagic acid consumption.
Benefits
1.Antioxidant
2.Antiproliferative and antioxidant
3.Anticancer, prevention like colon cancer, esophageal cancer, liver cancer, lung cancer
4.Enhancing body immune system.