pomegranate/ Granatapfel/ grenade/ romã manso/ nutritional value and medicinal properties

Pomegranate or pomegranate (Punica granatum sativa) - the semi-deciduous shrub or tree height of 5-8 m, which thrives in water-permeable soils, in areas with warm winter - Mediterranean, Middle East, Afghanistan, India, California..Old Egyptians and the inhabitants of Babylon Trees are planted pomegranate as a symbol of wealth and power. It is believed that originally comes from the area of ​​present-day Iran (formerly Babylon). In many Eastern cultures has been portrayed as a symbol of fertility. We differentiate around 500 varietis of this culture. It is very long-lived plant, so it is in France a tree pomegranate experienced over 200 years..Fruits the size of an apple, with leathery, inedible rind that hides hundreds of edible seeds, juicy dark red, purple or white. It is eaten as a fruit; processed in the form of wine, syrup, vinegar, juice or jam; is used as an additive in many dishes of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. Already it Ayurverdic old texts mentioned as an ingredient of many traditional medicines ancient India. After a number of studies conducted in the last 10 years, is considered one of most healthy edible plants in the world.



Nutritional properties of pomegranate 100 g pomegranate gives 60-80 kcal; 18.7 g carbohydrate; 1.5 - 3.0 g protein; 3-7 g dietary fiber; healthy fruit sugars and 1-2 grams of fat. Since vitamin forefront: vitamin C, 10.2 mg; provitamin choline from 7.6 mg; with Vitamin E 0.7 mg; Vitamin K; vitamins of the B group; folate; minerals potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, and many trace minerals. The oil from the seeds of the pomegranate is rich in the healthiest fatty acids. Red pomegranate juice is a real mine of healthy polyphenol compounds: many flavonoids; anthocyanins - does it in white seeds; tannin; ellagic, gallic, and many other organic acids. Punicalagin is a type of phenol, ellagitanin, found in the alpha and beta form of the disorder. One of the most powerful antioxidants found in nature. As the water-soluble, the human digestive system by readily absorbed in its most active form. . Since pomegranate extremely rich in terpenoids, substances that protect the plant from diseases and UV rays, these substances also act on the human body. Pomegranate keeps heart health, kardiovaskularog, skeletal and nervous system. The biochemical complex of pomegranate seeds have anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial properties

By entering pomegranate stimulates the immune system, rejuvenate the body and reduces the risk of cancer, because various "smart" chemicals pomegranate induce apoptosis, being destroyed malignant cancer cells (studied in prostate cancer and breast cancer). It is an excellent dietary foods for people suffering from type 2 diabetes. Pomegranate juice raises the quality of the gastric and intestinal microflora. It prevents the occurrence of inflammation. It also has aphrodisiac action of the as it improves blood flow to the genitals and raises the quality of sperm. Pomegranate oil protects the body from cancer, reduces the risk of fat accumulation and obesity are up to 40%, depending on the genetic predisposition. It is recommended that people who get alcohol intake, because successful frees up the liver from toxic substances , thus preventing hardening of liver tissue and its dysfunction. His action of the of the nervous and cardiovascular system has a tendency of normalizing excessive blood pressure / preventing the appearance of plaque and hardening of blood vessel walls /.

Essences from the root bark of pomegranate contain alkaloids which have powerful action of the antiparasitic and must be contained funds against intestinal parasites.

Daily intake of pomegranate, fruit and vegetables rich in polyphenols, 76% reduces risk of Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses motor and mental activity.

Wonderful biochemical composition of pomegranate accelerates the creation of fibroblasts and collagen, the skin cells and connective tissue. It has anti-aging effect, as it boosts the action of the active retinol, and thus rejuvenate the deeper layers of the skin. Many phytoestrogens, plant hormones, stabilize the level of estrogen, the female sex hormone, and thus reduce the harmful side effects during menopause in women - anxiety, depression, hot flashes, etc. occurrence. It contains substances that stimulate the synthesis of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that elevates mood.