STOP throwing away POMEGRANATE PEELS! Why?!

Did you know that the pomegranate peel makes up about 50% of the fruit and contains more antioxidants than the juice?

Pomegranate peels are usually thrown away and considered inedible, but are regularly used for a variety of health and beauty purposes in Ayurvedic medicine.

Here are 10 amazing benefits of pomegranate peel.

1. The peel extract is used to treat diarrhoea and inflammatory stomach conditions.

2. Helps in the treatment of skin diseases.

The peel treats hyperpigmentation (dark spots on the skin), acne thanks to its antioxidants and polyphenols.

Pomegranate peel may also protect against ultraviolet B (UVB) damage and reduce signs of aging.

When used as an ointment, pomegranate peel helps heal wounds in guinea pigs.

3. Reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes:

- 1000 mg of pomegranate peel extract improves cholesterol and blood sugar levels in overweight and obese people, acting as an anti-inflammatory)

- 500 mg of pomegranate peel extract will normalise blood pressure, cholesterol and haemoglobin levels.

4. Has anti-cancer properties.

Test-tube studies have shown that pomegranate peel extract limits the growth of certain types of cancer cells, including breast, oral, colon, prostate and liver cancers, as it contains high levels of punicalagin, a polyphenol that has anti-cancer properties and is high in antioxidants

5. Improves brain function

Pomegranate peel extract improves cognitive function and may also help improve the quality of life of people with Alzheimer's disease, as it is rich in antioxidants and fights oxidative stress, which plays a role in the development of the disease.

6. Improves dental health

Pomegranate peel has strong antibacterial properties, so it prevents the formation of plaque and helps treat various dental and gum diseases when used in a mouth rinse.

7. Has antibacterial properties

In some cultures, pomegranate peel is used as a mouthwash to relieve and treat sore throats, heal wounds, and fight infections.

8. Helps treat rheumatoid arthritis

Research in mice shows that punicalagin (a substance found in pomegranate peel) inhibits joint inflammation and cartilage damage, delays the onset of the disease and reduces its symptoms.

9. Helps prevent bone loss

Two studies conducted on mice found that all parts of the pomegranate, including the peel, prevented bone loss and regenerated new bone tissue, most likely due to high levels of antioxidants.

10. May protect against hearing loss.

Pomegranate peel is very high in antioxidants, which help protect against oxidative damage, which is a contributing factor to age-related hearing loss.

You can use pomegranate peel powder to make a homemade mask by simply mixing 2 parts pomegranate peel powder with 1 part water to make a paste. Apply it to a clean face and let it dry before rinsing off.