Pomegranate and its Properties According to the Holy Quran

Healthy nutrition has a high place in Islam. In the Quranic verses, after the human attention to food, plants are mentioned. The pomegranate with the scientific name (Punica granatum) and the Quranic name “الرمان" has been mentioned three times in the verses of the Holy Quran. This fruit has an important role in the prevention and treatment of chronic disorders due to its numerous bioactive compounds. The purpose of this study is to review the health benefits of pomegranate from the viewpoint of the Holy Quran and nutrition science.

Keywords: Holy Quran, Pomegranate, Nutrition, Therapy, Healing.