A Series of Presentation to Trainee in Medicinal Plants PFI Peshawar , By Mr Allah Dad Khan Former DG Agriculture Extension , Resource Person to Training

3. PLANTS HIGHLIGHTED IN THE HOLY
QURAN AND HADITH : A LOOK
A LECTURE
By
MR ALLAH DAD KHAN

4. Pomegranate
The
Prophet Medicines

12. Pomegranate
• The pomegranate is one of the oldest known fruits
and Allah the Almighty mentions this blessed
creation in the Holy Qur’an,
• “In them both (the Gardens of Paradise) will be
fruits, and date palms and pomegranates.”
• [55:68]

13. As a reminder of God’s sustenance
on earth,
“And He it is who produces gardens (of vine), trellised
and untrellised, and palms and seed-produce of which
the fruits are of various sorts, and olives and
pomegranates, like and unlike; eat of its fruit when it
bears fruit, and pay the due of it on the day of its
reaping, and do not act extravagantly; surely He does
not love the extravagant.” (Quran, 6:141)

14. And as a sign of his artistry,
“And it is He who sends down rain from the sky, and
We produce thereby the growth of all things. We
produce from it greenery from which We produce
grains arranged in layers. And from the palm trees –
of its emerging fruit are clusters hanging low. And
[We produce] gardens of grapevines and olives and
pomegranates, similar yet varied. Look at [each of]
its fruit when it yields and [at] its ripening. Indeed in
that are signs for a people who believe.” (Quran,
6:99)

16. Pomegranate
Sweet pomegranate has a hot and moist temperament,
meaning it is particularly beneficial in helping those
who suffer from poor blood circulation / have cold
hands and feet. It is also beneficial for the throat, chest,
lungs and an inflamed stomach.

17. Pomegranate
Overall, it is an excellent nutritive fruit which benefits
the body greatly. Pomegranates are naturally rich in
many vitamins and antioxidants. Sweet pomegranate
juice is an excellent base for fruit smoothies made with
berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries etc.)

18. Pomegranate
A pomegranate concentrate (pomegranate juice with its
flesh which has been cooked down until it is reduced
and forms a thick paste, and then mixed with a little
honey) is beneficial for treating dry, chapped lips and
cold sores. This type of concentrate also helps induce
bowel movement.

19. Pomegranate
• The high levels of antioxidants in pomegranates have
been linked to improving heart conditions (by
working in a similar fashion to aspirin, the juice helps
in reducing the formation of harmful blood clots),
reducing blood pressure, protecting against prostate
and breast cancers, helping dental conditions and
joint problems.