What are the benefits of boiling pomegranate peel in water?
Recently, my stomach and intestines have been feeling uncomfortable, and I have been experiencing frequent diarrhea. I heard that boiling pomegranate peel in water can be used for treatment. I wonder what exactly are the benefits of drinking water boiled with pomegranate peel? Can it alleviate my gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea symptoms?
Doctor's answer (1)
The main benefits of pomegranate peel boiled water include:
1. Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects: The tannins in pomegranate peel have strong antibacterial properties and can inhibit various bacteria, making it useful as an adjunct treatment for digestive system diseases such as diarrhea and enteritis.
2. Astringent and antidiarrheal effects: The astringent properties of tannins help reduce intestinal secretions, shorten the duration of diarrhea, and improve diarrhea symptoms.
3. Promotes digestion: Flavonoids in pomegranate peel can stimulate gastric juice secretion, promote food digestion, and provide auxiliary treatment for indigestion.
4. Astringent and hemostatic effects: The tannins and tannic substances in pomegranate peel have a收敛 effect on tissues and can help stop bleeding, making it useful for treating symptoms such as hematemesis and hematochezia.
5. Antibacterial and antiviral effects: Pomegranate peel boiled water can inhibit and kill various bacteria, including Staphylococcus aureus and Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and has good antiviral properties.
6. Nutritional supplementation and disease prevention: Pomegranate peel contains multiple components such as malic acid and ursolic acid. Moderate consumption helps provide nutrition to the body and prevent cardiovascular diseases.
