Pomegranate: beneficial properties of a seasonal fruit

Pomegranate season is in full swing, which means it’s important not to miss this time and eat your fill of these incredibly healthy and tasty fruits. There are many reasons to pay special attention to pomegranate. Let's reveal all the secrets of the “paradise apple”.

Try to add pomegranate to your diet at least once a month. There are many reasons for this:

1. Pomegranate increases hemoglobin. For anemia, drink diluted pomegranate juice 0.5 cups 3 times a day 30 minutes before meals for 2 months.

2. Reduces blood pressure. Pomegranate seeds very gently reduce blood pressure in hypertensive patients. And membranes from pomegranate fruits, dried and added to tea, will help you calm down.

3. Increases hormone activity. Pomegranate seeds contain oils that restore hormonal balance in the body. Eat pomegranate with seeds if you suffer from pain and heavy discharge during menstruation, headaches and menopause.

4. Disinfects the mouth and throat. An aqueous decoction of pomegranate peel or its juice is used to gargle the throat (for sore throat and pharyngitis), and the mouth (for gingivitis and stomatitis). Dilute a quarter glass of freshly squeezed juice with boiled water at room temperature 1:1 and rinse 3-4 times a day.

5. Replaces insulin. Pomegranate fruits are not only acceptable, but also beneficial for diabetics. To do this, drink 60 drops of juice 4 times a day before meals. Already on the 3rd day, your blood sugar levels will drop significantly.

6. Removes radiation. Pomegranate juice is very useful for anyone who works with radioactive isotopes or lives in an area of ​​high radiation. Pomegranate juice should be drunk diluted, preferably with still mineral water.

7. Heals the skin. For inflammatory processes of the skin, 1 tbsp. Brew a spoonful of crushed peel with 100 ml of water, strain and take 1-2 tsp. before meals 3 times a day. For oily skin, a mask of lightly toasted, crushed pomegranate peel with butter or olive oil will help. Store it in the refrigerator and apply to skin no more than 2 times a week. And the powder from the dried peel can effectively treat burns, cracks and scratches.

8. Expels worms. To get rid of parasites, infuse 40-50 g of crushed bark in 400 g of cold water for 6 hours, and then boil over low heat until half the liquid has evaporated. Strain the cooled broth and drink in small portions within an hour. After an hour, drink a laxative, and after 4-5 hours, do an enema.

9. Stops diarrhea. Adults need to dry, grind the pomegranate bark and take a pinch 3 times a day after meals, and for this purpose children can be given freshly squeezed juice diluted half with water.

10. Relieves inflammation. For various inflammatory diseases (kidneys, liver, ears and eyes, joints, gynecological organs), a decoction of pomegranate bark helps. Prepare it like this: 2 tsp. crushed bark, pour 1 glass of hot water, boil in a water bath for 30 minutes, strain, squeeze and dilute with boiled water to the original level. Take 50 g 2-3 times a day for 30 minutes. before meals.

11. Helps you lose weight. For this, pound the pomegranate seeds in a mortar along with olive oil. This mixture should be consumed 1 tbsp. l. 2 times a day before meals. The mixture reduces appetite, normalizes intestinal function and helps cleanse it of toxins. The course of admission is 1 month. Then you can take a break for 3 weeks, after which you can resume the diet for 1 month. Thus, the weight loss in three months will be 7 kg.

Note:

Pomegranate peel contains small amounts of very toxic substances - alkaloids. Therefore, never exceed the dosage of peel-based decoctions. In addition, the organic acids of pomegranate juice can severely destroy tooth enamel. Therefore, always dilute the juice with water.

How to choose:

For a ripe fruit, the crust should be slightly dried and slightly tighter than the grains. If the crust is smooth