Pomegranate

The pomegranate is a fruit that in India has been used to prepare medicines for thousands of years, for example against diarrhea and intestinal parasites.  Here is some basic information on pomegranate,some photos of pomegranate, pomegranate proverbs, and a recipe with pomegranate

Basic information on pomegranate

Scientific name:	Punica granatum
English:	Pomegranate
Dutch:	Granaatappel
Spanish:	Granado
French:	Grenadier commun
French:	Grenadier
German:	Granatapfel
Italian:	Melograno
Family:	Lythraceae
Order:	Myrtales
Origin:	Iran
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Evergreen or deciduous:	Pomegranate is a deciduous shrub.
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Height:	Pomegranate is a shrub which can grow 5-8 meter high
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Uses:	Often used to make juices, which can be very sweet or sour depending on the variety.

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Proverbs

• In every pomegranate a decayed pip is to be found.
• You can find no pomegranates on a willow tree, nor shame in the wicked.

 

Recipes

Pomegranate juice

Instructions:
Chilled pomegranates are cut in half and crushed so the juice is squeezed out. Serve the juice in a glass. It is tart-sweet, and great as a pick me up during a hot afternoon.

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