A Comprehensive Review Article On: Antimicrobial and Antiviralpotential of Pomegranate As A Herbal Medicine
Pomegranates are widely identified for their numerous medical benefits, which include antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant qualities. Due to their efficacy against a number of viral and bacterial infections, research shows pomegranates and its extracts can be used as natural alternative. Pomegranate description and effects have been studied using multiple compounds, including water, ethanol, methanol, acetic acid, and petroleum ether. Because pomegranates produce putative active molecules like gallic acid, ellagic acid, punicalin, punicalagin, anthocyanins, and flavanol compounds, they carry a critical role in preventing cancer, viral diseases, diabetes, bacterial infections, UV radiation-induced skin damage, and infant brain haemorrhage Due to their effectiveness against a number of viral and bacterial infections, research indicates that pomegranates and their juices can be used as natural substitutes. The antibacterial properties of almost all parts of the pomegranate plant, especially the fruit juice, peel, arils, blossoms, and bark, have been evaluated. Pomegranate peel has been successfully used for many studies. While pomegranates contain a variety of phytochemical compounds with antibacterial properties, the majority of research has proven that the most potent substances are ellagic acid and bigger soluble tannins like punicalagin.
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2025-05-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15428992
- Primary Topic
- Pomegranate: compositions and health benefits
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00