pomegranate
Punica granatum
Punica granatum, commonly known as pomegranate, is a traditional medicinal plant with roots in various cultures. It has been traditionally used for its ritual significance in Chaoshan festivals and is valued for its potential health benefits across different traditions. Scientific evidence suggests that pomegranate peel extract can be effectively utilized for detecting mercury in cosmetics with high accuracy and sensitivity. Additionally, research indicates that pomegranate seed oil may help mitigate oxidative stress caused by aflatoxin B1 in liver cells and enhance the physiological resilience of sandalwood roots under water deficit conditions through increased chlorophyll content, relative water content, and proline levels. No major safety concerns or known drug interactions have been recorded for this plant.
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
What the science says
- The study developed an environmentally sustainable method using pomegranate peel extract-AgNPs for detecting mercury in cosmetics with high accuracy and sensitivity.
- The study documented 60 ritual plant species in Chaoshan festivals, with Punica granatum among those most frequently cited.
- Punica granatum seed oil co-treatment partially mitigated aflatoxin B1-induced oxidative stress and caspase-associated apoptosis in HepG2 cells.
- Clinical evidence suggests potential health benefits from pomegranate-based products, including improvements in inflammation, lipid metabolism, gut microbiota, liver function, immune response, and body composition.
- The Cinnamomum cassia extract reduced visible mold development and altered microbial community structures on strawberries, suggesting a multi-component preservative mechanism.
- Punica granatum enhanced physiological resilience in sandalwood roots under water deficit stress by increasing chlorophyll content, relative water content, and proline levels.
- The study found that silver nanoparticles based on Punica granatum aqueous extract reduced sepsis-induced heart and aorta damage in rats by modulating inflammatory and antioxidant responses.
Frequently asked questions
What is pomegranate?
pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What does the scientific evidence say about pomegranate?
7 sourced findings are recorded for pomegranate; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study developed an environmentally sustainable method using pomegranate peel extract-AgNPs for detecting mercury in cosmetics with high accuracy and sensitivity.
How strong is the evidence for pomegranate?
The strongest finding for pomegranate carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is pomegranate safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for pomegranate in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does pomegranate interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for pomegranate in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of pomegranate?
pomegranate is also known as: Гранат обыкновенный, grenadier commun.
Is pomegranate a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T2 Punica Granatum Seed Oil Mitigates Aflatoxin B1-induced Oxidative Stress and Caspase-associated Apoptosis in HepG2 Cells. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Between gods and green: ritual plant use of traditional festivals in the Chaoshan region, China. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Green synthesis of pomegranate peel extract-AgNPs for spectrophotometric detection of mercury in cosmetics. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Green-synthesized Punica granatum-mediated silver nanoparticles mitigate environmental endotoxin-induced cardiovascular oxidative inflammation in rats. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Pomegranate-based functional foods: Linking human clinical outcomes, technological advances, market opportunities and future trends. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Host-dependent variation in free amino acid profiles and physiological responses enhancing drought tolerance in Santalum album. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Deep Learning and Microbiome Analysis Reveal the Preservation Mechanism of Cinnamomum cassia for Strawberry. literature abstract metadata