Pomegranate Leaves

Pomegranate leaves offer benefits such as potential anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer properties, supported by traditional and scientific research. They can also help with digestion, insomnia, coughs, and skin conditions like eczema. Additionally, they have demonstrated antibacterial qualities and may promote hair growth by combating dandruff and lice. 

Health Benefits

• Antioxidant & Anti-inflammatory: Rich in phenolic components, pomegranate leaves have powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which can protect against diseases and reduce inflammation in the body. 

• Antidiabetic: Studies suggest the leaves have anti-diabetic properties, potentially helping to manage blood sugar levels and protect against diabetic complications. 

• Anticancer: Research indicates that pomegranate leaves possess anti-cancer properties and may play a role in preventing certain cancers. 

• Digestive Health: Pomegranate leaf tea can soothe the stomach and ease digestive issues. 

• Improved Sleep: Consuming pomegranate leaf tea before bed is a traditional remedy believed to promote better sleep. 

• Cough and Cold Relief: Boiling the leaves to create a tea can help alleviate symptoms of coughs and colds by boosting immunity. 

• Skin Health: A paste made from pomegranate leaves can be applied to the skin to treat eczema. They also have antibacterial properties that can help with acne. 

• Hair Growth: Alcoholic extracts from pomegranate leaves have been shown to possess anti-dandruff and anti-lice properties, aiding in hair health. 

How to Use Them

• Tea: Drink pomegranate leaf tea made from fresh or dried leaves to help with sleep, digestion, and coughs. 

• Salad/Smoothie: Add young, fresh leaves to salads or smoothies for a nutrient boost. 

• Paste: Grind the leaves to create a paste for topical application on the skin. 

Additionally, consuming large amounts of pomegranate tea may cause minor side effects such as diarrhoea, upset stomach, and nausea. If you experience any negative reactions after drinking pomegranate tea, discontinue use immediately and consult your doctor. 

"Azura" experimented with pomegranate leaves for two weeks now. She could describe the effect of those as sensational (dated 20th of September 2025).