Pomegranate Seeds
Pomegranate growth in the world has a rich history in nearly every region and religion. Used in foods and medicines, they are mentioned in medical texts, religious writings and artwork.
Egypt and Greece
Ancient Egyptians thought of the pomegranate as a sign of ambition and prosperity. The pomegranate was used to treat tapeworms and other infections by the Egyptians.
The Greeks serve it during Orthodox holidays.
Judaism
To Ancient Israel it is remembered as the symbol of the fertility of the “promised land”. In Judea it was on their coins.
Christianity
Christ is often pictured with pomegranates in artwork. Broken open it is a symbol of the “Passion” of Jesus.
Islam
The Qur’an refers to pomegranates a good thing that God created.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan holds a Pomegranate Festival in October each year.
Iran and Ancient Persia
The Pomegranate is a sign of fertility in Persian history. Iran is a place that has a large, good quality harvest each year.
Armenia
Armenians survived the genocide by eating only one seed a day at times when they were exiled.
Hinduism
The Hindus believe tha the pomegranate is a sign of fertility as well as prosperity. The whole plant is used in their traditional medicines.
China
The pomegranate is displayed as a sign of fertility in China.
Here are some products that have pomegranate in them:
- Navitas Naturals Pomegranate Power – Antioxidant-fruits.com Product Review
- Amazing Grass Amazing Meal Pomegranate Mango Infusion Review by Antioxidant-fruits.com
- Buddy Fruits Pure Fruit Bites Pomegranate & Acai – Antioxidant-fruits.com Product Review
