Herb Profile
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a fruit whose juice and peel are rich in punicalagins and other polyphenols with antioxidant activity.
Last reviewed: •3 sources citedReport a correctionProfile-wide ·C Limited
Use extra caution — May affect circulation, blood pressure, or platelet function; use caution with anticoagulants/antiplatelets, antihypertensives, heart medications, and before surgery. Details
- Evidence
- Limited Evidence
- Typical onset
- Varies by prep
- Safety rating
- High caution
- Best for
- Antioxidant, Stress resilience, Inflammatory signaling
- Avoid / review if
- Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Without Clinician Supervision, Known Allergy To The Plant/Family, Polyphenol Rich Extracts May Alter Drug Metabolism In Some Contexts.
Safety
Safety & Cautions
May affect circulation, blood pressure, or platelet function; use caution with anticoagulants/antiplatelets, antihypertensives, heart medications, and before surgery.
High caution
Caution level: High. Multiple caution categories apply, or the record uses avoid/contraindication language.
- Interaction-AwareMedication or interaction context is explicitly noted.
- Pregnancy/Breastfeeding CautionPregnancy or breastfeeding caution language is present.
Detailed safety fields
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and contraindications
- Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Without Clinician Supervision
- Known Allergy To The Plant/Family
- Polyphenol Rich Extracts May Alter Drug Metabolism In Some Contexts.
Safety classifications
- Interaction-Aware: Medication or interaction context is explicitly noted.
- Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Caution: Pregnancy or breastfeeding caution language is present.
Full safety note
- May affect circulation, blood pressure, or platelet function; use caution with anticoagulants/antiplatelets, antihypertensives, heart medications, and before surgery.
Safety labels
- Interaction-Aware
- Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Caution
Evidence
Evidence Summary
Evidence lens
Read as directional context, not settled clinical proof.
LimitedLimited Evidence
Human clinical evidence: Present in source signals
Mechanistic / preclinical: Mechanism mapped — Inflammatory Signaling Modulation · Oxidative Stress Modulation · Vascular Function Support
Research maturity: Emerging research — Long Term Human Evidence May Be Limited.
Safety boundary: Safety note available — May affect circulation, blood pressure, or platelet function; use caution with anticoagulants/antiplatelets, antihypertensives, heart medications, and before surgery.
This profile cites 3 human studies.
Study design details
Evidence Grade
Grade C: Limited Evidence
Evaluation of methodological rigor, population reach, and evidence alignment.
- Design Match
- Meta-analysis
- Risk of Bias
- Low
- Consistency
- Not assessed
Strongest recorded design is a meta-analysis, drawn from 4 recorded studies, 1 in people.
How evidence grades work
Each grade reflects the strength and consistency of published human evidence — not marketing claims. Grades are based on study count, design quality, effect size, consistency, and recency.
- Strong
- Multiple RCTs, consistent direction, adequate effect size
- Moderate
- Some RCTs or consistent observational data in humans
- Preliminary / Mixed
- Animal or in-vitro only, or conflicting human data
- Traditional / Theoretical
- Traditional use only; no controlled human trials
Clinical Study Summaries (4)1 human evidence source · 0 human trials · Participant totals not consistently reported · Consistency not yet classifiable
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What the evidence actually shows
This table contains 4 structured sources, including 1 human evidence source; 0 are human trials.
| Study | Design | N | Dose | Duration | Population | Outcome | Result & magnitude | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Background | Meta-analysis Statistically combines results from multiple eligible studies; confidence still depends on the quality, consistency, and directness of those studies. | — | — | — | — | — | Recent synthesis reports possible modest blood-pressure reduction, but studies vary materially in juice versus extract products, dose, duration, and baseline risk. | PubMed → |
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Extract Effects on Inflammaging Cordiano R et al. · Molecules · 2024 Background | Narrative review Summarizes selected literature without the full prespecified search and selection methods of a systematic review. | — | — | — | — | — | — | PubMed → |
PubMed indexed authors · 2006 Background | Narrative review Summarizes selected literature without the full prespecified search and selection methods of a systematic review. | — | — | — | — | — | — | PubMed → |
Maphetu N et al. · Biomed Pharmacother · 2022 Background | Narrative review Summarizes selected literature without the full prespecified search and selection methods of a systematic review. | — | — | — | — | — | — | PubMed → |
Dosing & Timing
- No standardized dose
- Preparation specific; use standardized product label for Juice and rind extracts differ substantially in tannin density. and require source backed dosage review before therapeutic claims.
How Pomegranate works
Simplified mechanism pathway based on preclinical and pharmacological evidence. Does not confirm clinical efficacy.
Mechanism Pathway — How Pomegranate Works
CompoundTarget / ReceptorMechanismEffect / Outcome
Mechanisms & biological pathways (preclinical)
- Inflammatory Signaling Modulation
- Oxidative Stress Modulation
- Vascular Function Support
- NF KB Modulation
- Nrf2 Activation
Active Compounds
Key constituents studied in Pomegranate, with full pharmacology and safety profiles.
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This information is educational and not medical advice. Start low, avoid risky combinations, and consult a licensed clinician before making health decisions—especially if you use medications, have diagnosed conditions, or are pregnant/breastfeeding.
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Founder & Head Researcher · Oak Ridge, TN · Last reviewed August 2026
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