Pharmacological Effects, Safety and Application of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.)
石榴的药理作用与安全性研究进展

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) belongs to the genus Punica in the Punicacea family, and is native to the area between Iran and northern India with a long history of cultivation. Because of its beautiful flowers and fruits, refreshing and cooling taste, pomegranate is very popular worldwide. As a nutritious fruit, pomegranate has various pharmaceutical values. This article introduces the main bioactive constituents of pomegranate and the research progress in its pharmacological effects in terms of antioxidant, antimicrobic, anticancer, ultraviolet radiation inhibition, and metabolic syndrome improvement. The synergetic activity of the bioactive constituents and the safety of pomegranate extracts are also summarized. It is very important to strengthen the research in pharmacological activity and quality standards of pomegranate, to develop pomegranate-related products, and it is also of great value to comprehensive development and vtilization of pomegranate resouces.