Pomegranate is one of the sweet and sour fruits that ripen in autumn. In addition to being a delicious fruit, it has many health benefits. Pomegranate, which grows in tropical and cold regions, is considered to be one of the most popular fruits in Kurdistan. Pomegranates are produced in large quantities and are sold annually inside and outside Kurdistan.
Pomegranates are grown in Kurdistan in areas that are plain and have suitable climates such as:
1- Sharazur
2- Halabja
The two regions in Kurdistan have a large annual production of pomegranates that are considered the best varieties in terms of variety and quantity. This is despite the presence of pomegranates in most other parts of Kurdistan and even Greater Kurdistan.
Pomegranate was a sacred fruit of ancient Kurdish religions. Thousands of years ago, trees and the environment were so sacred to Kurdish people that they were reflected in religion, culture، and mythology and carved on historical monuments. Pomegranate is the heavenly fruit of Zoroastrianism, Mithras, and Yarsan. Pomegranate is a native fruit of the Zagros Mountains, a sacred fruit of ancient Kurdistan, and reached Europe during the Sassanid period.
Therefore, pomegranate has been considered a sacred and valuable fruit by the Kurds in Kurdistan since ancient times.
Pomegranates are not only eaten as a fruit in Kurdistan but are also made into pomegranate paste and juice.
The most important health benefits of pomegranates
1. Benefits of pomegranate for diabetes: Pomegranate juice can reduce diabetes and those who eat pomegranates, are less likely to develop this disease and treat them.
2. Benefits of pomegranates for pregnant women: Eating pomegranates by pregnant women causes the formation of all oxygen for the fetus and pomegranates are rich in several vitamins for pregnant women.
3. Benefits of pomegranate in protecting against arthritis and bones: Due to the presence of both polyphenols and ellagic acid, protects the joints and bones.
4. Benefits of pomegranate and its effect on blood pressure: Drinking pomegranate juice normalizes blood pressure if eaten with meals that contain fatty foods.
5. Benefits of pomegranates against infectious diseases: Research has shown that pomegranate extract can be used to make drugs against communicable bacterial diseases.
6. Pomegranate benefits against inflammation and cancer: Research has shown that pomegranates contain some compounds such as polyphenols that have great antioxidant, inflammation, and cancer effects.
7. Benefits of pomegranate for the mouth: Pomegranate is useful for the mouth itself and protects the gum from inflammation.
8. Benefits of pomegranates for heart disease: Pomegranates lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease because it contains antioxidants and helps prevent blood clots and lower blood pressure.
9. Benefits of pomegranate for kidneys: Pomegranate is useful for dissolving kidney stones.
10. Benefits of pomegranates for the liver: Eating pomegranates and pomegranate juice not only protects the health of the liver but also renews the damaged parts.
11. Benefits of pomegranate in delaying aging: This fruit contains a lot of antioxidants and a fruit that delays aging.
12. Benefits of pomegranates for the immune system: Pomegranate is a fruit that contains a good amount of vitamin C, which is known as the main food and is quickly ready to be absorbed by the body, which is useful in cold seasons.