Pomegranate

(Pomegranate)
Sanskrit: दाडिम • Botanical: Punica granatum Linn.

Dadima (Pomegranate/Anar) is one of the most valued fruits in Ayurveda. It is a small tree or shrub cultivated throughout India. The fruit is unique in being Tridoshahara (pacifying all three doshas). The sweet variety is the most useful medicinally. The fruit juice is excellent for the heart, digestion and blood formation. The rind (bark) of the fruit is highly astringent and used in diarrhea, dysentery and oral diseases. The root bark contains Pelletierine, an alkaloid used as an anthelmintic, particularly effective against tapeworm (Taenia). The fruit is one of the few fruits recommended even during illness. The flower buds (Pushpa) are used in bleeding disorders. Three varieties are described: sweet (Madhura), sour (Amla) and sweet-sour (Madhura-Amla). The sweet variety is considered the best. Pomegranate is mentioned as Hridya (best for the heart) in multiple Ayurvedic texts. Dose: Fruit as food; rind powder 1-2 masha; root bark for tapeworm as directed. Verses: 39.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Sweet (Madhura), Sour (Amla), Astringent (Kashaya)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu), Unctuous (Snigdha)
Potency (Virya)
Neither hot nor cold - mild (Anushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Sweet (Madhura)
Key Constituents
Punicalagin, Ellagitannins, Pelletierine (in bark), Gallic acid, Sugars, Vitamin C
Also Known As
English: Pomegranate
Sanskrit: दाडिम, लोहितपुष्पक, कुचफल, दन्तबीज, शुकप्रिय
Hindi: अनार

What is Pomegranate (Dadima / दाडिम)?

Dadima (Pomegranate/Anar) is one of the most valued fruits in Ayurveda. It is a small tree or shrub cultivated throughout India. The fruit is unique in being Tridoshahara (pacifying all three doshas). The sweet variety is the most useful medicinally. The fruit juice is excellent for the heart, digestion and blood formation. The rind (bark) of the fruit is highly astringent and used in diarrhea, dysentery and oral diseases. The root bark contains Pelletierine, an alkaloid used as an anthelmintic, particularly effective against tapeworm (Taenia). The fruit is one of the few fruits recommended even during illness. The flower buds (Pushpa) are used in bleeding disorders. Three varieties are described: sweet (Madhura), sour (Amla) and sweet-sour (Madhura-Amla). The sweet variety is considered the best. Pomegranate is mentioned as Hridya (best for the heart) in multiple Ayurvedic texts. Dose: Fruit as food; rind powder 1-2 masha; root bark for tapeworm as directed. Verses: 39.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Hridya (cardiotonic)
  • Deepana (appetizer)
  • Grahi (absorbent)
  • Medhya (brain tonic)
  • Tridoshahara (pacifies all three doshas)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 6

Pomegranate by Condition

Explore how Pomegranate is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Pomegranate for Brain Fog & Memory

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