OFFICIAL NAME – Punica granatum
HEALTH BENEFITS – Dadim is a rich source of antioxidants. It is beneficial in anorexia,indigestion, acidity, diarrhoea and dysentery. Useful in anaemia, cardiac disorders, urinary disorders and male infertility.
HOME REMEDY – Its bark can be used for gargles in case of mouth and throat disorders. Also used for washing wounds. In children, diarrhoea paste made of its bark in goat’s milk is used.
NUTRITION CONTAIN – Anti-inflammatory, high in fibre and low in calories, rich in vitamin c, antioxidant, anti tumour, diuretic, aphrodisiac and antipyretic properties.
OTHER NAME – Dantbeej, Lohitakpushpak, Dadim, Aanar, Matlam etc.
FLAVOUR – Sweet, sour and astringent.
CHEMISTRY – It contains protein 1.6%, fat 0.2%, carbs 14.5%, minerals 0.7%, calcium 20%, Mg 12%, oxalic acid 14%, phosphorus 70%, iron 0.3%, Na0.9%, K 133%, sulphur, chlorine, thiamine and riboflavin.
