Pomegranate
Friday, April 25th, 2008by Skincare-news.com team
What is it? Not just a colorful and tasty fruit, pomegranate is one of the most beneficial foods available today and indeed, has been for centuries. Throughout history, pomegranate has played a prominent role in dozens of cultures.
Ancient Egyptians cultivated the fruit, and ancient Greeks revered pomegranate as a symbol of fertility. Indian royalty used the fruit to kick-off royal banquets, and Jewish tradition says the pomegranate’s 613 seeds represent the 613 commandments in the Torah. In Iran and India, pomegranate has been used in traditional folk medicines and cures for centuries.
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