Pomegranate: Medicinal fruit

Pomegranate is a type of tree and its fruit can be used for
different purposes, even medicinal. It originates from Iran. It is mostly grown
in Mediterranean countries, but also the U.S., Japan, China, Russia, India, and
Afghanistan. Pomegranate contains antioxidants and these chemicals help ward of
bad cells such as those that are cancerous and that can cause the progression
of arteriosclerosis (which is the hardening of the arteries). Pomegranate juice
is a popular form of this fruit. However, it is not known if this juice has
those same effects and eating the tiny seeds from the fruit.

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