Granatum punica. Kader Kochi.

Synonyms

Pomegranate, Anar, Maathalam.

Constituents

Perennial deciduous shrub. Height 8 meters. Seeds. Plant contains ellagic acid, tannins, pelletierine, punicalagin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, ellagitannins, anthocyanins (delphinidin, cyanidin, and pelargonidin), polyphenols and potassium. Pungent and astringent.

Therapeutics

This is medicine for tapeworms. 

It is medicine for hypertonia, and rigidity. 

It is medicine for hyperglycaemia, and cardiac weakness. 

It is remedy for salivation. 

It is remedy for hypothyroidism, and hypoglycaemia (Galega, Glycyrrhiza).

Dose

4 to 6 drops.

Dilution.