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Punica Cortex, Pomegranate Bark

Post Bekh e Anar (Unani)
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Ortus Sanitatis, Meydenbach, 1491

Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578
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Kreutterbuch, Matthiolus, 1586

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Flora von Deutschland (25), Kohler, 1886


Botanical name:
Punica granatum

Parts used:
Bark

Temperature & Taste:
Cool, dry.

Classification:
3Q. ANTHELMINTIC

Uses:
1. Kills Worms:
-Tape-, Round-, and Pin-worms and Ascaris
-this is the primary action of the Bark

2. Astringes to Stop Leakage:
-similarly to the Rind; Diarrhea and Dysentery with Blood etc. (West, Ayurveda)
-sometimes to astringe Essence and promote Fertility


NOTE:
1. The primary functions of the Pomegranate are its drying, Astringent effects due to tannins throughout the plant (dried rind and root-bark, around 25-28%, leaf 11%). Primarily used for Diarrhea and Dysentery, with or without Blood as well as other forms of Leakage.
2. Anthelmintic effects are found in the Root-bark and Fruit Rind with the Bark being stronger.

DOSE:
Of the Powder: 1–3 grams
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Main Combinations:
1. Diarrhea with Blood, Pomegranate bark, Holarrhena, mixed with Honey (Ayurveda, Ashtanga Hridaya)

Major Compounds:
Powder for Moist and Hollow Ulcers
Electuary Against Sterility (Nicholas)
Electuary of Seseli (Nicholas)


Cautions:
Not used in excess Heat or Fevers

Main Preparations used:

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