Family Name: Puniacaceae
Botanical Name(s): Punica Granatum
Popular Name(s): Pomegranate, Pom
Parts Used: Pomegranate Seed Oil, Pomegranate Oil
Habitat: Cultivated all over India
Description: The Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a species of fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing to 5-8 m tall. The leaves are opposite or sub-opposite, glossy, narrow oblong, entire, 3-7 cm long and 2 cm broad. The flowers are bright red, with five petals. The fruit is between an orange and a grapefruit in size.
Uses: Pomegranate is now well known for antioxidant properties. It helps in preventing the formation of skin cancer by reducing the frequency of lesions and limits the occurrence of tumors.