Krishna Institute

Of Pharmacy

Medicinal Plant

Punica granatum

English: Pomegranate
ગુજરાતી: દાડમ

A fruit-bearing shrub or small tree prized for its antioxidant-rich seeds and wide use in traditional medicine for heart and digestive health.

Botanical Information

Scientific Name: Punica granatum

Common Name: Pomegranate

Local Name: દાડમ

Family: Lythraceae

Traditional Uses

  • Digestive aid
  • Heart tonic
  • Anti-inflammatory

Properties

  • Antioxidant-rich
  • Cardioprotective
  • Antimicrobial

Academic Importance

Understanding this plant's role in pharmaceutical education and research

Educational Value

  • Phytochemistry teaching
  • Fruit morphology
  • Herbal lab study

Research Applications

  • Cardiovascular studies
  • Nutraceutical research
  • Bioactive compound extraction