Pomegranate is a traditional fruit of the central Iranian area where it originates. It is also one of the most ancient fruit trees to be domesticated and is known to have been grown in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. There is no other fruit crop that has high pharmaceutical value compared to that in pomegranate. It also has some cultural significance in Iran; it signifies immortality, fertility, or productive energy.

Pomegranate is a delicious fruit with many beneficial compounds. Pomegranate has substances, such as poly phenols that have antioxidant, anti-viral, and anti-tumor activity.

Pomegranate may also be helpful in maintaining healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels, and recent studies indicate pomegranate has compounds that play a role in osteoarthritis and prostate health.

Current research shows that pomegranate has an important benefit for the cardiovascular system by helping to promote a healthy blood pressure. There are many other health benefits for consumption of pomegranate fruit.