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The Pomegranate Ancient Myth and Modern Health

The Pomegranate Ancient Myth and Modern Health

The Pomegranate Ancient Myth and Modern Health

The Pomegranate fruit has been revered by humans since biblical times. This rich superfruit has mythological and ritual significance and was viewed as a symbol of fertility and abundance. While most fruits and foods have undergone much genetic altering by humans over the centuries the pomegranate is relatively the same now as it was thousands of years ago.

The pomegranate is mentioned in the Bible and the Quran, two ancient holy books. It is also a popular fruit in Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Hindu mythology. The associations of Pomegranates with wealth, abundance, prosperity and fertility can easily be transfered to our present day understanding of this fruit as a rich source of polyphenol anti-oxidants.

There are few fruits as highly and widely revered as the Pomegranate this makes me wonder if our ancient brothers and sisters know something we are just finding out? While modern research into this fruit is relatively new it does show promise and anecdotal reports from regular Pomegranate juice consumers suggests that it helps with blood pressure, cholesterol, gum strength and the prostate.

How to Use:

Pomegranate juice concentrate is easy to incorporate into you lifestyle, my favorite way to use it is to simply add it to a little bubbly water to make a natural soda. Or you can add a tablespoon of the juice concentrate to smoothies, you will be shock by the amazing tastes you can create as it pairs well with many other fruits. Another stellar way to use this juice concentrate is in the morning mixed into yogurt, talk about yum! The sweet and tart flavor of pomegranate mixed with the creaminess of yogurt is heaven. Expand your imagination and see what you can come up with as you explore the complex and delicious taste of Pomegranate Juice Concentrate.

More on Pomegranate Health Benefits:


The pomegranate tops all other conventional fruits, in its ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value, making it one of the most powerful antioxidant fruits. In scientific studies it has been shown to benefit cardiovascular function, healthy cell replication and antioxidant protection. These health benefits are contributed by phytochemicals compounds such as ellagic acid, gallic acid, anthocyanins, and tannins, including punicalagin and other powerful phytonutrients.

Clinical and experimental studies show the pomegranate juice:

  • Decreases Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation
  • Enhances cellular (macrophage) glutathione
  • Helps maintain regular platelet activity
  • Reduces activity of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE)
  • Supports normal vascular contraction.
  • Promotes normal cell function and replication
This ancient fruit has many modern uses, it is widely popular for good reason; it is super good for you and super tasty. And, by using it in concentrate form you will get a powerful dose of the anti-oxidants in just a tablespoon of juice. The Premier Research Labs Pomegranate Rejuvenate is made fresh from organically grown pomegranates and nothing else.

This piece was written and compiled for Zebra Organics by Mark D'Aquila, flower essence practitioner, www.essencealchemy.com

5 years ago