Pomegranate is one of the favorite fruits of almost everyone. It is rich in lots of nutrients and antioxidants and best for your heart health. It lowers high blood pressure and bad cholesterol (heart). Helps to lower triglycerides and improve HDL (good cholesterol). Even experts recommend heart patients eat a pomegranate. It also contains three times more antioxidants than red wine and green tea. That's why it can be said about pomegranates that one pomegranate alone helps cure a hundred diseases.
Talking about the properties of pomegranate, it gives relief from excessive thirst and a burning sensation. It is a natural aphrodisiac and improves sperm count and semen quality (Shukla). Best fruit for men.
Pomegranate is also great for women suffering from PCOS, infertility, hair fall, acne, and menopause. It also has an astringent taste which helps in providing relief from diarrhea, IBS, and ulcerative colitis. It improves intelligence, immunity, and body strength (medha balkara).
Plus, pomegranate scavenges free radicals, protects cells from damage, and reduces inflammation. In addition to antioxidants, pomegranates are a source of fiber, B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium. One pomegranate provides one-quarter of a day's worth of folate and one-third of your daily vitamin C. It helps in reducing insulin resistance and low blood sugar.
Ayurvedic properties of pomegranate:
Rasa (taste) – madhura (sweet), amla (sour), kashay (astringent)
Guna (qualities) – Laghu (light to digest), Snigdha (greasy, oily)
Virya (power) - Anushna (neither cold nor hot).
Vipaka (taste change after digestion) – Madhura or Amla
Effects on Tridosha:
Sweet Pomegranate balances the Tridoshas - Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
Sour pomegranate balances Vata and Kapha and increases pitta.
Pomegranate gives you flawless skin. Plus, supports shiny hair and gut health.
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