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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Punica granatum
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Bark
Berries/fruits, including rind
Chemicals this herb contains:
Isopelletierine
Methylisopelletierine
Pelletierine
Pseudopelletierine
Tannins (See Glossary)
KNOWN EFFECTS
Rind and bark:
Shrinks tissues.
Prevents secretion of fluids.
Destroys intestinal worms.
Interferes with absorption of iron and other minerals when
taken internally.
Miscellaneous information:
Fruits are edible and non-toxic. Bark and rinds contain
herbal-medicinal properties.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Treats stasis ulcers and "bed sores."
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Taken internally as a medicinal herb, dangers outweigh any
possible benefits. Don't use. Eating fruit as part of the diet
will not cause problems.
Breast-feeding:
Taken internally as a medicinal herb, dangers outweigh any
possible benefits. Don't use. Eating fruit as part of the diet
will not cause problems.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
Taken internally, dangers outweigh any possible benefits.
Don't use.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Diarrhea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Dilated pupils |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Dizziness |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Double vision |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Nausea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Vomiting |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Weakness |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
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