Therapeutic Effects of Pomegranate (Punica Granatum)

Punica Granatum L. is in the family Punicaceae, which has a lot of different species. Pomegranate contains a high concentration of potentially bioactive compounds throughout the fruit, including the kernel, peel, juice and leaves. In traditional medical practise, these plants have been utilised to treat a variety of conditions, including those related to the digestive tract, cardiovascular health, and the endocrine system. The goal of this study was to give an overview of what scientists and traditional healers know about P. Granatum in terms of its phytochemical composition and medicinal uses. This information could be used to make new medicines in the near future. There have been reports that the plant has a wide variety of phytochemical components: these components include polyphenolics, flavonoids, anthocyanosides, alkaloids, and terpenes. In randomised clinical trials, the pharmacological effects of pomegranate have been found to be beneficial for a variety of diseases and conditions. These conditions and diseases include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, problems with the oral mucosa, endocrine disorders, and cancer. Some of the traditional applications of the plants have been backed by scientific research, specifically their use in the diagnosis of cardiovascular and endocrine disorders.