pomegranate

pome·gran·ate

(pom'gran-ăt),

Fruit of Punica granatum (family Punicaceae), a reddish yellow fruit the size of a large orange, containing many seeds enclosed in a reddish acidic pulp; used in diarrhea for its astringent properties; the bark of the tree and of the root contains pelletierine and other alkaloids and has been used as a teniacide.

Synonym(s): granatum

[L. pomum, apple, + granatus, many seeded, fr. granum, grain or seed]

pomegranate

Pseudomedicine
An essence which, in the pseudoscience of flower essence therapy, is said to enhance feminine warmth, creativity and a sense of nurturing.