Dadima, or Pomegranate, is a deciduous shrub or small tree known for its attractive, round fruit filled with juicy seeds. It can reach heights of 5 to 8 meters. The plant has glossy, lance-shaped leaves and striking scarlet or orange-red flowers. Pomegranate fruit is typically spherical and has a tough, leathery rind that protects the numerous edible seeds inside. These seeds are surrounded by a sweet, tangy, and juicy pulp. Pomegranate trees are widely cultivated for their delicious and nutritious fruits.
Chemical Constituents:
Pomegranates are rich in bioactive compounds, including polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and punicalagins. These constituents contribute to the fruit’s antioxidant properties and health benefits. Additionally, pomegranates contain vitamins (such as vitamin C and vitamin K), minerals, and dietary fiber.
Properties:
In Ayurveda, Dadima is considered a “Tridosha Shamaka” fruit, meaning it balances all three doshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. It is praised in Ayurvedic scriptures with the following shloka:
“दाडिमं तु गर्मी वीर्यं मधुरं कषाय तिक्तकं।
सर्वदोषहरं रुक्षं बल्यं शुक्रकरं पितम्॥”
Rasa : Kasäya, Madhura, Amla
Guna : Laghu, Snigdha
Virya : Usna
Vipaka : Madhuta/Amla
Karma : Hridya, sukrala,Grahi, dipanam, rucyam,astringent, stomachic, digestive, cooling, Anthelmintic, diureticIndication :
Raktapita, raktatisara, raktarsas, jvara, Daha,ulcers, anaemia, splenomegaly, bronchitis, otalgia, dysentery, diarrohea, cardiotonic, scabies
Part used :
Seed, fruit, root, bark, leaves, fruit covering
Benefits:
Dadima, or Pomegranate, is renowned for its numerous health benefits.
Contraindications :
While Dadima is generally safe and beneficial, some individuals may experience allergic reactions to pomegranate. People taking certain medications like blood thinners should consult a healthcare professional before consuming pomegranate or its supplements, as it may interact with these drugs. Excessive consumption of pomegranate may cause digestive discomfort or diarrhoea in some individuals.