Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub which is a fruit bearing plant. The flowers may be solitary or grouped in twos and threes at the ends of the branches. The pomegranate juice can range from very sweet and sour, but most fruits are moderate in taste.

The whole plant is said to have medicinal values to cure against diarrhea, dysentery and intestinal parasites. The flower juice, rind and tree bark are considered valuable for a variety of purposes, such as stopping nose and gum bleeds, as well as toning skin.