Biological Potential of Pomegranate: A Mini review

Abstract

Medicinal plants have been utilized for the cure of diseases for hundreds of years. Among the variety of plants, Punica granatum is an important plant whose fruit possesses significant ecological, nutritional, ornamental, and medicinal value. The presence of polyphenols (flavonoids, tannins, and anthocyanins), complex polysaccharides, and minerals contribute to its significant antioxidant nature and biological impetus in the treatment of various diseases. The fruit, peel, and its seeds are characteristically important to treat cancer, cardiovascular disorders, osteoporosis, bacterial and fungal infections, and male infertility.