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The fruit of a smaller tree that grows mainly in the Mediterranean. In ancient Asian mythologies, it was an attribute of gods or goddesses. Paris chose Aphrodite as the most beautiful woman with a pomegranate. And Heracles brought the pomegranates of immortality from the Garden of the Hesperides. Eve plucked a pomegranate as the fruit of original sin. A split pomegranate was used in the coat of arms of the Czech family of Kremer of Grunov. This fruit is the national symbol of Azerbaijan and a heraldic emblem and symbol of the Spanish city of Granada.

Pomegranates contain over 70% water, and among minerals, they contain calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and large amounts of sodium, potassium, and sugars. Vitamins B1, B2, B3, and C are abundantly represented, and they also contain 6 essential and 9 non-essential amino acids.

It has a warm nature and a sour taste. It directs downwards and preserves fluids.