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The document summarizes information about the pomegranate plant (Punica granatum). It originates from the dried stem and root bark of pomegranate. It contains various active constituents such as alkaloids and tannins. Traditionally, it has been used as an anthelmintic for tapeworm and as a gargle for mouth ulcers. It works as an anthelmintic by stunning or killing parasitic worms without damaging the host. Potential side effects include agitation, anxiety, and diarrhea from overdose. Pomegranate is prepared in a tablet form and can be used as an anthelmintic and for its antioxidant properties to support general wellbeing.
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![Name: The Pomegranate (Punica granatum)
Origin: it’s dried stem and root bark of punica
granatum
Family: Punicaceae
Geunis: Punica
Species: granatum
active constituents
. Alkaloid ( Pelletierine, isopelletierine, Pseudo
pelletierine)
Tanins
Uses
• Anthelmintic especially for Tape worm
• Decoction of bark used as gargle for mouth ulcer
Mechanism of action
• Anthelmintics or antihelminthics are a group of antiparasitic
drugs that expel parasitic worms (helminths) and other
internal parasites from the body by either stunning or killing
them and without causing significant damage to the host.
They may also be called vermifuges (those that stun) or
vermicides (those that kill). Anthelmintics are used to treat
people who are infected by helminths, a condition called
helminthiasis. These drugs are also used to treat infected
animals.
• Pills containing anthelmintics are used in mass deworming
campaigns of school-aged children in many developing
countries.[1][2] For example, the treatment of choice for soil-
transmitted helminths is mebendazole and
albendazole[3][needs update] and praziquantel for
schistosomiasis and tapeworms.
Side effects
Agitation. Anxiety.
Arrhythmias. Constipation.
Convulsions. Delirium.
Dependence. Diarrhea.
Side effect
• overdose result in sever muscle cramps, can be
convulsions.
Marking product
• Pomegranate Tablet
Use for
1. Anthelmintic
2. Has antioxidant activity
3. Assists in maintenance of general wellbeing
Prepared by
• Nady Mohammed
• Mostafa Emad
• George Ayman
• Micheal
• Ahmed Tharwat
Supervised by
Dr. Adel Abd-Elkader
C.I
• Allergies to plants: People with plant allergies seem
to be more likely to have an allergic reaction to
pomegranate. Surgery: Pomegranate might affect
blood pressure. This might interfere with blood
pressure control during and after surgery. Stop
taking pomegranate at least 2 weeks before a
scheduled surgery.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/pomegranatebark-210919204355/85/Pomegranate-bark-1-320.jpg)
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