Pomegranate explained: what it is and where it grows
The NIH gives pomegranate's scientific name as Punica granatum and says it grows in the Mediterranean region, Southeast Asia, and the Southwestern United States. According to the NIH, its juice contains plant compounds called ellagitannins and polyphenols, along with vitamin C and B vitamins. Two products we reviewed list pomegranate, and one label prints its amount: 5 mg per serving.
- What it is
- Plant
- In the products we reviewed
- 2, 1 print the amount
What pomegranate is
- Pomegranate is grown in the Mediterranean region, Southeast Asia, and the Southwestern United States.1
- Pomegranate's scientific name is Punica granatum.1
- Pomegranate has been used by mouth, applied to the skin, and used as a gargle or mouthwash.1
- Pomegranate juice contains plant compounds called ellagitannins and polyphenols, along with vitamin C and B vitamins.2
How much pomegranate each product gives
Amount not printed: the dashed line shows the most it can be, the whole blend
Before you take it
If you take medicines
- Any medicine
- Talk with your healthcare provider before combining pomegranate with any medicine because some herbs and medicines interact in harmful ways.1
Side effects
- Some people may have digestive symptoms after using pomegranate.1
- Allergic reactions to pomegranate have been reported.1
Ask a doctor first
- Ask a healthcare provider before using pomegranate supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding because little is known about their safety.1
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. A supplement is not a medicine.
The 2 products we reviewed that list pomegranate
| Product | Form and serving | Pomegranate per serving | Our score | Price a bottle | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ViriFlow#1 in prostate health support | Liquid drops2 ml | Not printedIn a 700 mg proprietary blend | 9.4 | $49 | Check price |
 Prostadine#7 in prostate health support | Liquid drops2 droppers (2 ml) | 5 mg | 8.3 | $49 | Check price |
Questions people ask
What is pomegranate?
Pomegranate's scientific name is Punica granatum, according to the NIH. It grows in the Mediterranean region, Southeast Asia, and the Southwestern United States. The NIH says its juice contains ellagitannins and polyphenols, along with vitamin C and B vitamins.
What are the side effects of pomegranate extract?
Some people may have digestive symptoms after using pomegranate. Allergic reactions to pomegranate have also been reported.
Is pomegranate extract safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Little is known about the safety of pomegranate supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Ask a healthcare provider before using them during either.
Which supplements with pomegranate did we review?
ViriFlow and Prostadine both list pomegranate and come as liquid drops. Prostadine prints 5 mg per serving of 2 droppers (2 ml). ViriFlow lists pomegranate inside a 700 mg proprietary blend without printing its separate amount, with a 2 ml serving.
Also in these products
Sources
The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.
- 1NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, Pomegranatenccih.nih.gov/healthchecked
- 2NIH LactMed, Pomegranatencbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookschecked