More On Pomegranate's Superfood Properties

Besides previously discussed perks, pomegranate's jewel-like seeds can be used to ease stomach upsets, hot flashes in menopausal women, conjunctivitis, lower the blood pressure, lower cholesterol, stimulate the immune system and battle flu and inflammations. And not only edible parts give these benefits.

Do you eat tasty arils and throw rest of the pomegranate away? Well, you probably answered yes, but you need to stop! None of it should be discarded! The peel can be used to make tea which improves intestinal health. It is also useful for mouth and throat ulcers or wounds.

Ease Stomach Problems With Pomegranate Tea

Peel-water ratio should be 1:20. Use 10g of pomegranate’s peel and 200ml of water. Cover and leave it for 25 minutes. Preparation of the tea is same for all mentioned health conditions; however, the application is different. Drink half the cup and if you start feeling better within 10 minutes, you probably have salmonella or typhoid. Drink the rest in three hours.

For more serious conditions, tea should be consumed throughout the whole day in equal parts, about 25ml. First 25ml should be consumed first thing in the morning, and last part directly before bed. Consume this drink every other day! This amount is enough to cure any condition, but if you feel like you need more, pause for seven days and continue consuming it in the same way. It is extremely important to use the right ratio of peel and water, or tea could cause dizziness and nausea. Do not drink alcohol during the treatment!

In this way, you are destroying pathogenic gastrointestinal cells without doing harm to healthy ones.

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Conclusion

The health benefits of pomegranate cannot be denied. It is definitely a superfruit. You should not rely on its ability to cure or slow down an advanced disease, but it can be used as prevention. You know the old one: Better safe than sorry. There is a reason the pomegranate plant has been around for at least six millennia.

It is important to mention one more thing. Because of its high levels of carbohydrates and sugar, it is not recommended for people with diabetes. Make sure you have your doctor's approval before you decide to indulge in this, for many people, it is an extremely healthy treat. Like in any food, the best health benefits can be seen when consumed in moderation.