Evidence supporting the use of: Pomegranate
For the body system: Stomach
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Pomegranate (Punica granatum) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and Unani medicine, for supporting digestive health and the stomach. Historically, various parts of the pomegranate fruit—juice, peel, and seeds—have been used to help with symptoms such as diarrhea, dyspepsia, and gastrointestinal inflammation. The fruit is thought to have astringent and anti-inflammatory properties, which may help soothe the digestive tract and reduce stomach upset. These traditional uses are primarily based on empirical observations and centuries of practice rather than modern scientific validation.
While recent research has investigated pomegranate’s bioactive compounds (such as polyphenols and tannins) for their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, direct clinical evidence supporting its benefit for the stomach or digestive system in humans remains limited and largely preclinical. Most studies focus on pomegranate’s antioxidant properties or its role in cardiovascular health rather than specific effects on human stomach conditions. Therefore, the traditional use of pomegranate for stomach support is not strongly corroborated by contemporary clinical trials, but it remains a common herbal remedy in many cultures.
Other ingredients that support Stomach
cutchacid protease
allspice
aloe vera
alpha-galactosidase
amino acids
green chiretta
apple
apricot
artichoke
astragalus
bacillus subtilis
barley
basil
bayberry
myrobalan
berberine
black cumin
black garlic
black pepper
radish
black tea
bovine liver
broccoli
rice
brussel sprouts
cabbage leaf
cassia bark
catjang cowpea
celery
chamomile
chen pi
chloride
cinnamon
citrus sinensis (proprietary)
clove
coating
colostrum
Coptis chinensis
turmeric
curcumin
dandelion
diallyl disulfide (DADS)
endo-peptidase
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fennel
fenugreek
fruit and vegetable blend (proprietary)
fruit blend (proprietary)
fu ling
fungal protease
garlic bulb
gentian root
ginger
ginseng
glehnia root
glucomannan
goldenseal
gooseberry
grape
grapefruit
green banana
onion
green tea
HCL
hops
horseradish
quassia
jujube
kale
kelp
lactase
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus salivarius
lactoferrin
lemon
licorice root
lipase
magnesium
mango
mangosteen
marshmallow
mastic gum
methylmethionine sulfonium chloride (vitamin U)
microbial enzymes (proprietary)
mint
moringa
mustard seed
okra
olive
ophiopogon root
orange
papain
parsley
pear
pepsin
perilla
phenolic acids
pineapple
plantain
pomegranate
pomelo
protease
psyllium
pumpkin
raspberry
rhizome
rhubarb root
rosemary
saccharomyces boulardii
slippery elm bark
soybean
spearmint leaf
spinach
starch
sweet wormwood
triphala
almond fruit
vegetable and fruit blend (proprietary)
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin B12
seaweed
water
watercress
mulberry
xanthan gum
zinc
jiaogulan
chickweed
catnip
oryza
tangerine
cardamom
atractylodes
papaya
shen-chu
capsicum
mugwort
Indian bael
nut grass
alpinia galangal
ferula assafoetida
hedychium spicatum
anise
pistacia integerrima gall
punarnava
paederia foetida
swertia
blessed thistle
lingzhi
yarrow
prickly ash
morus
lemongrass
myrrh
elecampane
sodium salt
root tuber
ganoderma
sweet flag
morinda
zanthoxylum
sodium alginate
sheep's sorrel
polyphenols
caraway
trace minerals
purslane
menthol oil
coix
gentiana macrophylla
wheat germ
fungal enzymes blend (proprietary)
noni
nopal
white oak
Sichuan pepper
alginic acid
algae
enzymes blend (proprietary)
cayenne pepper
ashitaba
soursop
bladderwrack
sea salt
Arugula
Apple Cider Vinegar
Actinidin
Agastache
Anamarrhena
Angelica
Allicin
Antrodia camphorata
Amomum
Asarum heterotropoides
Alchemilla
Asafoetida
Andrographolide
Anserina
Asam gelugor
Angostura
Aspergillopepsin
Andrographis
Agrimonia pilosa
Asteracea
allyl isothiocyanate
Adenophora
Alliin
Allium tuberosum
Alstonia macrophylla
Animal protein
Black Seed
Baikal Skullcap
Bryonia
Bai Ji
Bidens pilosa
Bicarbonate
Brown Algae
Brassica
Bayleaf
Bran
Beef
Baccharis dracunculifolia
Berberis (unspecified)
Bok Choy
Baicalein
Bovine Protein
Bael
boldo
berry
Bee products
Bethyl nut
Black Nightshade
Bombax
Buddha's Hand
Bitter principals
Bacteria
Bupleurum
Baicalin
Buckwheat
Bottle gourd
Chia seed
Cumin
Centaury
Coconut
Cinnamomum
Carqueja
Chervil
Cucurbita
Condurango
Capsinoids
Codonopsis
Chive
Cactus
Carvacrol
Cape Aloe
Centaurium erythraea
Curcuminoid
Citrus
Cantaloupe
Cruciferous
Carvone
Curcumen
Coca
Capers
Chenopodium
Colombo
Chicken
Curcuma
Cabbage
Cowslip
Chirata
Calamus
Chebulinic acid
Cinnamaldehyde
Cassava
Costus
Colocynth
Casearia sylvestris
Culvers Root
Chondrus
Duodenal Substance
Dill
Dragon's Blood
Dulse
Diterpenes
Dichrostachys glomerata
Egg
Emblicanin
Enzyme Blend
Elkweed
European-Five Finger Grass
Ellagitannin
Emodin
Fiber
Flavonoids
Flavonones
Goldthread
Garlic
Galangal
Himalayan Salt
Mimosa
Orchid
Potato
Quince
Rose
Rhubarb
salt
Squash
Vinegar
Wheat
Wormseed
Products containing pomegranate
Pure Encapsulations
Açai 600
Metagenics
AdvaClear
Metagenics
AdvaClear
Pure Encapsulations
Athletic Nutrients
Metagenics
CardioLux® HDL
Metagenics
Clear Change 10-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Berry
Metagenics
Clear Change 10-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Vanilla
Metagenics
Clear Change 28-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Berry
Metagenics
Clear Change 28-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Chai
Metagenics
Clear Change 28-Day Detox Program with UltraClear RENEW Vanilla
Metagenics
Clear Change Daily Essentials
Designs For Health
H-S-N Radiance™
Thorne
Hormone Advantage DIM Advantage
Vitabase
Life's Essentials Plus
Douglas Laboratories
Methlyated Resveratrol Plus
Thorne
Ovarian Care
Designs For Health
PaleoCleanse Plus™
Designs For Health
PaleoCleanse Plus™
Designs For Health
PaleoCleanse Plus™ Detox Program
Designs For Health
PaleoCleanse Plus™Chocolate Detox Kit
Designs For Health
PaleoReds®
Designs For Health
PhytoBiome™
Metagenics
PhytoMulti™ Multivitamin
Metagenics
PhytoMulti With Iron
Metagenics
PhytoMulti Without Iron
Metagenics
PhytoMultivitamin
Designs For Health
Plant Protein Cleanse Plus™ 570g
Pure Encapsulations
Poly-Prebiotic Powder
Pure Encapsulations
Polyphenol Nutrients
Pure Encapsulations
Polyphenol Nutrients
Pure Encapsulations
Pomegranate Plus
Designs For Health
Prostect™
Pure Encapsulations
PureLean® Protein
Pure Encapsulations
SP Ultimate
Pure Encapsulations
SP Ultimate
Douglas Laboratories
Ultra Preventive
Douglas Laboratories
Ultra Preventive
Douglas Laboratories
Ultra Preventive ®-EZ Swallow
Douglas Laboratories
Ultra Preventive® X
Metagenics
UltraClear RENEW Detox Powder Berry
Metagenics
UltraClear RENEW Detox Powder Chai
Metagenics
UltraClear RENEW Detox Powder Vanilla
Pure Encapsulations
Vascular Relax
Metagenics
Wellness Essentials Active Daily Packs
Metagenics
Wellness Essentials Brain Health Daily Packs
Metagenics
Wellness Essentials® Daily Packs
Metagenics
Wellness Essentials Healthy Balance Daily Packs
Metagenics
Wellness Essentials Men's Vitality Daily Packs
Metagenics
Wellness Essentials Women's Daily Packs
Metagenics
Wellness Essentials Women's Prime Daily Packs
Pure Encapsulations
Women's Nutrients
Pure Encapsulations
XanthiTrim