Pomegranate is Botanically known as Punica granatum from the Punicaceae family. Common names are Anar, Pomegranate, Dalimba, Dalim & Anardana. It is a small to medium size growing deciduous subtropical tree.
It is considered to be a highly drought-tolerant fruit plant & has high demand in a summer month. The Pomegranate fruit is about 5-12cm in diameter, it is red, round, and looks like a red apple. The skin of the pomegranate is thick & there are hundreds of edible seeds within.
Pomegranate fruit rind finds application medically in chronic dysentery and diarrhea, the flower buds are used in bronchitis. It is a good source of vitamin C, potassium, fiber. Low in calories. Pomegranate seed dried with pulp is used as a spice in dishes. The fruit juice has a cooling and refrigerant property.