Tag: Pomegranate

The powerful antioxidants present in this fruit are the Polyphenols. A natural dietary source is always better than an artificial supplement. Several studies have also found, that a natural source of pomegranate fruit helps relieving constipation with no side effects when compared to those using heavy laxatives. Do pomegranates cause constipation? While no evidence indicates […]

Along with many health benefits, the use of pomegranate can also be beneficial for the skin of elders. Research suggests that consuming pomegranate helps to relieve skin-related inflammation, the ageing effect on the skin and bacterial infections. Who should not take pomegranate? Look for 100% juice with no added sugar. If you have diabetes, ask […]

If you are being treated with any of the following medications, you should not use pomegranate in medicinal forms without first talking to your health care provider. ACE inhibitors. Blood pressure medication. Statin, medications used to lower cholesterols. Warfarin (Coumadin). Who should not eat pomegranate? Allergies to plants: People with plant allergies seem to be […]

Persephone Abode The underworld, Sicily, Mount Olympus Symbol Pomegranate, seeds of grain, torch, flowers and deer Personal information Parents Zeus and Demeter Zeus and Rhea (Orphic) Who ate the pomegranate in Greek mythology? PersephoneHades sadly hitched his horses to his chariot and prepared to take Persephone back. But before they left, he offered Persephone one […]

By eating a few pomegranate seeds, Persephone tied herself to Hades—the pomegranate being a symbol of the indissolubility of marriage. Inconsolable at the loss of her daughter, the corn goddess Demeter prevented the earth from bearing fruit unless she saw her daughter again. Why did Persephone eat pomegranate seeds? Before being set free from the […]

Pomegranate juice will sooth your tummy when you suffer from indigestion because it helps in the secretion of enzymes, which aids proper digestion. Does pomegranate give you gas? Fruits like berries, pomegranates, kumquats, guava, kiwi, nectarines, and papaya (apart from apples and pears as well as dried fruits already mentioned) are rich in fiber. A […]

2. Pomegranate thins our blood. Anti-oxidants in pomegranate act also as a ‘thinner for your blood’. The seeds of pomegranate prevent your blood platelets from forming clots and coagulating. Who should not drink pomegranate juice? Look for 100% juice with no added sugar. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor before drinking fruit juices, including […]

Pomegranate tannins play a protective role against gastric ulcer. It’s antiulcer effect is related to the increasing secretion of adherent mucus and free mucus from the stomach wall. Are pomegranate good for ulcer? Pomegranate tannins form a protective layer (tannin-protein/tannin-polysaccharide complex), upon damaged epithelial tissues, thus allowing the healing process below to occur naturally through […]

Egyptians used pomegranates to treat a number of different infections [1]. It was utilized as a traditional remedy for thousands of years under the Ayurvedic system of medicine, with extracts from the rind of the fruit and bark of the tree being effective against diarrhea and dysentery [2]. What diseases can pomegranate cure? Pomegranate can […]

Known compounds in pomegranate, such as punicalagin and ellagic, gallic, oleanolic, ursolic, and uallic acids, have been identified as having anti-diabetic actions. Can Type 2 diabetics eat pomegranates? Carbohydrates get metabolised very quickly causing blood sugar spike. This is why diabetics are advised to include low carb foods in their diet. The estimated glycaemic load […]

The Underworld Pomegranate is a mysterious fruit capable of granting its consumer the power to rule the Underworld, as long as they are willing to sacrifice something equal to the power they receive. What does the pomegranate symbolize in the Greek mythology? Symbol of death and fertility In Greek mythology, the pomegranate was known as […]

Persephone’s eating of the pomegranate seed means that a compromise is set up, in which the world changes forever. Whereas she might have expected an immortal existence with her mother on Olympus, Persephone becomes the central figure in a new cycle of life and death. What does the pomegranate symbolize in Persephone? In the Greek […]

Her sacred animals include the cow, cuckoo and the peacock. She is sometimes shown holding a pomegranate, as an emblem of immortality. Her Roman counterpart is Juno. Why is Hera associated with the pomegranate? The pomegranate is represented as an attribute of the goddesses Hera, Artemis, and even Athena. In Greek culture, the pomegranate was […]

By eating a few pomegranate seeds, Persephone tied herself to Hades—the pomegranate being a symbol of the indissolubility of marriage. Inconsolable at the loss of her daughter, the corn goddess Demeter prevented the earth from bearing fruit unless she saw her daughter again. What god is associated with pomegranates? Hades, God of the underworld, used […]

The heraldic meanings of the pomegranate hark back to the meanings of the pomegranate in the myth of Persephone—the persistence of life, fertility, and regeneration. What does the pomegranate symbolize in the Greek mythology? Symbol of death and fertility In Greek mythology, the pomegranate was known as the ‘fruit of the dead’ as it was […]

Pomegranate trees can survive long periods of drought, but prolonged water restriction can lead to pomegranate leaves falling off and entire plant death. Make sure you irrigate your pomegranates adequately. Pests can also cause pomegranate leaf loss. What is wrong with my pomegranate tree? Fruit Rots Pomegranate trees are susceptible to rots caused by pathogens […]

Overwatering. After seasonal changes, the most common reason that leaves turn yellow on pomegranates is that homeowners overwater them. It’s natural to want to nurture fruit plants, but pomegranates, unlike most fruit-bearers, are native to dry, arid regions and don’t really do well with a lot of water. Why is my pomegranate tree turning yellow […]

Another occasional fungal issue is Cercospora fruit spot, which will not only cause black rotted spots on the outside of fruit but also compressed black areas on twigs and defoliation. It can actually cause a tree to die over time. How do you get rid of black spots on a pomegranate? Cercospora leaf spot on […]

Make sure it’s not something that can break! Don’t eat the yellow part though. It tastes bitter, and it is considered inedible. Why are some pomegranates yellow? Overwatering. After seasonal changes, the most common reason that leaves turn yellow on pomegranates is that homeowners overwater them. It’s natural to want to nurture fruit plants, but […]

Bacterial blight is one of the most devastating diseases of pomegranate in India. It is known to be caused by the strains of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. punicae (xap). Where does bacterial blight come from? Where does bacterial blight come from? Bacterial blight is caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae (Pss), which survives in […]