Pomegranate
Punica granatum
A biblical fruit whose juice and peel are studied for blood pressure and antioxidants.
Traditional use (biblical-near-eastern): A biblical fruit whose juice and peel are studied for blood pressure and antioxidants.
A biblical fruit whose juice and peel are studied for blood pressure and antioxidants.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A biblical fruit whose juice and peel are studied for blood pressure and antioxidants.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- Juice may interact with blood-pressure and statin medications.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
Juice may interact with blood-pressure and statin medications.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
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