The Efficacy and Functions of Pomegranate Peel
Disease description:
I have cardiovascular disease, mainly hypertension. I heard that pomegranate peel may be beneficial for this condition. I would like to ask the doctor about the efficacy and effects of pomegranate peel.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Pomegranate peel, as the dried peel of the pomegranate fruit, has the following functions and benefits:
1. Pomegranate peel can check diarrhea and relieve prolonged diarrhea and dysentery, primarily due to its richness in tannic acid and organic acids.
2. The antioxidant substances in pomegranate peel can remove free radicals, slow down the cellular aging process, and play a positive role in preventing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
3. Pomegranate peel has antibacterial and antiviral properties, effectively inhibiting the growth of various bacteria and viruses and reducing their harmful effects on the human body, particularly showing significant inhibitory effects against bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and hemolytic streptococcus.
4. Pomegranate peel also has functions of astringent hemostasis and expelling parasites, and can be used in the treatment of various conditions such as rectal bleeding, prolapsed anus, metrorrhagia, leukorrhea, and ascariasis.
5. Pomegranate peel can also lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, lower blood sugar levels, and promote digestion, thereby improving the balance of intestinal flora.
Pomegranate peel is a safe and effective natural medicinal resource, whose reasonable utilization can provide multiple health benefits. However, special populations such as pregnant women and infants should use it cautiously under the guidance of a qualified physician.
