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Al-Marsad newspaper: The pomegranate is considered one of the fruits with a delicious taste and many benefits for the health of the body. It has long been described in ancient medicine for the treatment of many diseases, in addition to what modern medicine has proven its role in resisting and treating cancers and preventing many other health problems.

What are the most important benefits of pomegranate peel? Benefits of boiled pomegranate peel Dried pomegranate peel can be boiled and drink water following filtering to obtain many benefits, including: Treating digestion problems and stomach disorders. Control of colon problems. Promote kidney and liver health. An ideal drink to eliminate parasites. Pomegranate peel powder or dried peels can be boiled with a mixture of herbs containing: mint, ginger, cumin, and green tea with a small spoon of honey, to get an immune-boosting and parasite-repellent drink. Or you can collect these ingredients in their dry form and grind them together and then add a spoonful of them to a cup of boiling water and drink it, and then add honey to it.

Benefits of crushed pomegranate peel and how to use it

Ground pomegranate peel can be used to treat several health problems by using several recipes: To get rid of bad breath: Eat a tablespoon of ground pomegranate peel to treat bad breath. To lower blood pressure, reduce stress and promote heart health: Drink a cup of boiled ground pomegranate peel daily.

To get rid of throat pain: Eat a tablespoon of crushed pomegranate peel or gargle with its water following boiling it. Strengthening bones and promoting their health: Eating boiled crushed pomegranate peel with lemon juice and salt helps reduce bone density loss, and thus prevent osteoporosis.

Pomegranate peel drying

When we talk regarding the pomegranate peel, we mean here the complete inner and outer peel surrounding the seeds only without the inner yellow pulp with a bitter taste. We will talk to you here in particular regarding the benefits of pomegranate peel and how to use it: How to dry the pomegranate peel? Pomegranate peels are usually dried by applying the following: Take a fresh pomegranate and cut it in half from the middle. Cut it into four sections to make it easier to remove the red seeds and bitter pulp. Take the outer peels and cut them into smaller pieces to facilitate the drying process. Put it on a dry cloth and expose it to direct sunlight. After they are completely dried, you can use them as is or grind them with a masher.

Keep it in an airtight bag or in a special box. Benefits of pomegranate peel for the skin Pomegranate peel has many benefits that accrue to the skin, hair and beauty, which include: Pomegranate peel is a natural moisturizer for the skin: it can be mixed with milk and placed on the face for ten minutes and then washed with cold water. Natural exfoliator to remove dead cells:

Brown sugar can be mixed with pomegranate peel powder and olive oil and used to exfoliate the skin by massaging it in and then washing it with lukewarm water.

Sun protection and reduced risk of skin cancer: Mix pomegranate peel powder with a combination of essential oils and vitamin E, then apply it to your skin as a natural sunscreen. Treating acne and fighting pimples: Mix pomegranate peel powder with a little rose water and apply it on the face for 20 minutes. Fighting wrinkles and signs of aging: Use pomegranate peel powder with olive oil, avocado or milk and apply it for a quarter of an hour on the face and then wash it off with lukewarm water.

Promotes hair health and strength: thanks to its mineral and antioxidant content, it also fights dandruff. Benefits of pomegranate peel It was found that pomegranate peels may help promote public health and treat some diseases when eaten, due to its content of: Flavonoids. Phenolic compounds. Tannins. A variety of minerals, such as: potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium, phosphorous and complex sugars.

Here are the most important benefits of these pomegranate peels:

1- Heart disease prevention: Powerful antioxidants are found in red pomegranate seeds as well as in their peels, such as; Flavonoids and phenolic compounds. It helps in fighting infections and diseases of the heart and arteries, and the pomegranate peel is a source of potassium and magnesium, which are two very important elements for the functioning of the heart and arteries and the regulation and control of blood pressure. In addition, eating boiled crushed pomegranate peel contributes to reducing cholesterol levels in the blood and helps to combat atherosclerosis.

2- Enhancing the health of the gut: Pomegranate peels have been found to have anti-inflammatory properties of the digestive system and intestines and facilitate the digestion process, as they help to stop bleeding in the intestine and enhance the work of its lining thanks to its content of some minerals such as potassium, magnesium and tannins, and thus it helps in the prevention of Diarrhea and its treatment. The pomegranate peel is also a repellent for parasites and worms that may be inside the intestine, and contributes to promoting colon health and preventing hemorrhoids. Consult a specialist doctor and therapist before that.

3- Treating Sore Throat Pomegranate peel can contribute to calming the symptoms of tonsillitis and throat thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties and thanks to the powerful antioxidants it contains, such as; Flavonoids, used in this case by boiling a group of dried or powdered pomegranate peels in water and then drink the boiled. Or you can gargle using it, this will help you reduce tonsil pain and sore throat as well in some cases.

4- Enhancing oral and dental health One of the benefits of pomegranate peel is that it helps treat a range of oral and dental problems by cleansing the mouth and balancing the environment of bacteria in it, and among these problems that it works to combat: the problem of bad breath. tooth decay. Gingivitis. mouth ulcers; In this case, it is applied by gargling twice a day with a mixture of one tablespoon of dry pomegranate peel powder with a glass of water to eliminate bad breath, or rubbing the gums with powder to reduce swelling and to fight cavities.

5- Promoting bone health It was found that eating pomegranate peel powder can contribute to reducing bone density loss and preventing bone loss, especially in the post forty and menopause stage, thanks to its calcium and phosphorous content. In addition to its anti-inflammatory properties that contribute to promoting bone and joint health, it is recommended to drink a mixture of pomegranate peel powder with lemon juice to obtain this benefit.

6- Benefits of pomegranate peel for slimming It may sometimes be advised to try boiled pomegranate peel in the matter of weight loss and diets. Drinking boiled pomegranate peel with ginger or mint may: Help facilitate digestion and excretion. It encourages metabolism and fat burning in the body. It helps you feel full and reduce the amount of food you eat during the day. We also advise you to drink this boiled one to two times per day to obtain this benefit in such cases.

7- Benefits of pomegranate peel for the stomach Dried pomegranate peel, when consumed in the form of boiled or powder, improves the health of the digestive system and stomach thanks to its content of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and tannins. The pomegranate peel also works to treat problems of stomach acidity, ulcers and infections and alleviating symptoms. It is recommended to take a mixture of powdered dried pomegranate peel with milk and rock salt to treat digestive problems.