Observe the flowering process of pomegranate in the diary

Pomegranate is a deciduous shrub or small tree, which becomes an evergreen tree in the tropics. The crown is clustered and naturally round. The roots are yellow-brown. It grows vigorously and the rhizosphere is easy to take root and tiller. The height of the tree can reach 5-7 meters, generally 3-4 meters, while the dwarf pomegranate is only about 1 meter or lower. The stem is grayish brown, with a tumor-like process on it, and the stem is mostly twisted to the left. There are many branches in the crown, and the young prostitutes are angular and mostly square. Branchlets are flexible and not easy to break. Primary branches are staggered, opposite on strong branchlets, with small spines. The length of thorns is related to the variety and growth. Lush trees have many thorns, but old trees have few thorns. The colors of flower buds change with the seasons, including purple, green and orange. The leaves are lanceolate, 1-9 cm long, round or slightly pointed, thick and entire, opposite to the long branches and clustered on the short branches. Flowers are bisexual, depending on whether the ovary is developed or not. There are bell-shaped flowers and tubular flowers. The former is good at fertilization, while the latter often withers and bears no fruit. In that year, a bunch of 1 flower was planted at the top of the new shoot and at the axil below the back neck to several flowers; Sepals hard, fleshy, tubular, 5-7-lobed, persistent with locules; Petals obovate, as many as sepals and alternate, arranged in imbricate shape. Flowers are divided into single petals and double petals. Double-petalled varieties have many pistils and are sterile, with dozens of petals; Flowers are red, white, yellow, pink and agate. Stamens are numerous, filaments are hairless. Pistil has 1 style, which is longer than stamens, with 4-8 carpels and lower ovary. When it matures, it becomes a large, multicellular and multi-seeded berry, with many seeds in each cell. The exocarp is fleshy, bright red, reddish or white, juicy, sweet and sour, and is an edible part; The inner seed coat is horny, and some of it degenerates and softens, which is soft-seeded pomegranate.

Growth habits like light, have certain cold tolerance, like moist and fertile calcareous soil, flowering in May-July. Double petals are unbearable, mainly used for flower viewing; Single petal is easy to bear fruit, mainly used for fruit viewing. Calyx is leathery, berries are nearly spherical, and mature in autumn. The fleshy layer of seeds is used for fresh food or processed into cool drinks. The pericarp is used as medicine, which is warm and sour, and has the effects of astringent intestine, hemostasis and anthelmintic.

Distribution Pomegranate is native to Iran, Afghanistan and other countries in Asia Minor. Today, in Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan and the Republic of Georgia, there are still large areas of wild pomegranate forests with an altitude of 300- 1000 meters. Pomegranate is one of the earliest introduced and cultivated fruit trees and flowers. China, India, Asia, Africa and Europe are all cultivated as fruit trees along the Mediterranean coast, especially in Africa. The United States is mainly distributed in California. Spain on Iberian Peninsula in Southwest Europe regards pomegranate as the national flower. On the land of 500,000 square kilometers, pomegranate flowers are planted in many places, whether in highlands, in front of houses in towns and villages, or in parks and gardens in coastal cities. Pomegranate is widely distributed in Iran and its vicinity, and many excellent varieties have been bred. After pomegranate was introduced into China, it was loved by people because of its beautiful flowers and easy cultivation. It is listed as the "moon flower" in May of the agricultural lunar calendar and is called "durian month". At present, cultivation is distributed all over China, except in extremely cold areas. Among them, Shaanxi, Anhui, Shandong, Jiangsu, Henan, Sichuan, Yunnan and Xinjiang are many. Beijing and Tianjin can be planted in good microclimate conditions. In the north where the annual average extreme minimum temperature is-19℃ isotherm, pomegranate can't be planted in the open field, and it is usually cut in pots. The main pomegranate producing areas in China are Lintong, Ganxian and Sanyuan in Shaanxi Province, Huaiyuan, Xiaoshan, Suixi and Chaoxian in Anhui Province, Suzhou, Nanjing, Xuzhou and Pixian in Jiangsu Province, Mengzi, Qiaojia, Jianshui and Chenggong in Yunnan Province, and Huili in Sichuan Province. Pomegranate in Yecheng, Xinjiang is famous for its big fruit and high quality.

Garden uses: beautiful trees, beautiful branches and leaves, green leaves in early spring, graceful: flowers in midsummer; Fruits are hung in autumn, or planted alone or in strings in courtyards and garden corners. They are planted at the source of doorways, beside paths and streams, on slopes and buildings, and should also be made into various pile landscapes and vase flower arrangements.

nutritive value

Pomegranate is particularly rich in nutrition and contains many nutrients needed by human body. Fruit contains vitamins C and B, organic acids, sugar, protein, fat and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Pomegranate is rich in minerals, with two major antioxidant components-pomegranate polyphenols and anthocyanins, as well as linoleic acid, vitamin C, B6, E and folic acid. The extracts of minerals such as calcium, magnesium and zinc contained in pomegranate can quickly replenish skin moisture loss and make skin brighter and softer.

Medicinal value

Pomegranate juice contains a variety of amino acids and trace elements, which has the functions of helping digestion, resisting gastric ulcer, softening blood vessels, lowering blood fat and blood sugar, lowering cholesterol and so on. It can prevent coronary heart disease, heart disease and hypertension, and has the effects of invigorating stomach, refreshing mind, stimulating appetite and prolonging life, and has a miraculous effect on alcoholics. Pomegranate is a treasure, and its skin, roots and flowers can be used as medicine. Its peel contains malic acid, tannin, alkaloids and other components. According to related experiments, pomegranate peel has obvious bacteriostatic and astringent effects, which can make intestinal mucosa converge and reduce the secretion of intestinal sticky wax, so it can effectively treat diarrhea, dysentery and other diseases, and has a good inhibitory effect on Shigella and Escherichia coli. In addition, pomegranate peel contains alkaline substances, which have insect repellent effect; Pomegranate flower has the function of stopping bleeding, and pomegranate flower soaking and washing eyes has the function of improving eyesight.

Pomegranate is more resistant to barren drought and afraid of waterlogging. Pomegranate is cultivated in many ways, including garden cultivation, fruit tree cultivation, bonsai cultivation and potted plants.

Commonly used cuttage, ramet and layering propagation. Cutting, biennial branches can be selected in spring or semi-lignified branches can be selected in summer, and can take root after 15 ~ 20 days. In early spring and April, when the buds germinate, we can dig out strong roots and plant them separately. Spring and autumn can be layered without carving. Before the bud germinates, it is pressed into the soil with the tillers of the roots, cut off from the mother plant after taking root in summer, and become a seedling in autumn. Open field cultivation should choose a place with sufficient light and good drainage. Fertilize 1 time every month during growth. It is necessary to remove roots and tillers frequently, and cut off dead branches, diseased branches, dense branches and long branches to facilitate ventilation and light transmission. Potted plants should be planted shallowly and watering should be controlled. They should be dry, not wet. During the growth period, the seeds should be removed, the vegetative growth should be controlled, and the formation of flower buds should be promoted. Pests and diseases: leaf blight and gray mold mainly occur, and 70% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder 1000 times can be sprayed. Insects do great harm to moths, scale insects and aphids. Spray 50% chlorpyrifos EC 1000 times. Maturity and harvest

Pomegranate blooms three times a year, so it bears fruit three times. Generally, the first flower or the second flower develops well. Harvest should be timely according to variety characteristics, fruit maturity and climatic conditions. The signs of pomegranate fruit maturity are: (1) the peel turns from green to yellow, the colored varieties are full of color, and the fruit surface appears shiny. (2) Fruit tendons appear. (3) Red or silvery white needle-like awns in marrow cells are fully displayed. (4) The seeds are full, and the soluble solid content of fruit juice reaches the inherent concentration of the variety. Ripe fruits should be picked before it rains, and it is forbidden to pick them in rainy days.

American researchers said in a report that pomegranate, a new discovery in medicine, can resist cancer cells in laboratory test containers and mice.

In a research report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week, researchers pointed out that they injected human prostate cancer cells into mice, causing them to develop prostate tumors. Then give it pomegranate juice. After a period of "dieting", they found that the tumor had shrunk. Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants, which can make fruits and vegetables appear dark and resist chemicals that destroy cells and develop into cancer or other diseases.

Dr Hassan Mukhtar, a professor of dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, who led the research, said: "Our research is still in its infancy, but it adds more evidence that pomegranate contains very powerful chemicals to fight cancer, especially prostate cancer. Now we have more reasons to experiment on humans to see if we can prevent and treat cancer. " This is a big step from treating mice infected with human cancer to treating humans, but other studies also believe that pomegranate juice and other foods rich in oxidants are helpful to deal with tumors.

According to the statistics of American Cancer Society, prostate cancer has become the second biggest killer after lung cancer, and 30,000 people died of prostate cancer this year. 230,000 American men were diagnosed with prostate cancer, but most of them were not treated in time.

Meaning Pomegranate China: People in China regard pomegranate as a mascot and consider it a symbol of many children and many blessings. The ancients called pomegranate "a thousand rooms are the same piece, and a thousand children are like one." When people get married, they often put the peeled pomegranate with berries exposed on the desk of the new house or handle it by him, and some people give pomegranate to wish them good luck. Common auspicious paintings are Liu Kaibaizi, Sanduo and Huafeng Zhu San, and many children are blessed.

International: There is a red pomegranate on the national emblem of Spain, which is the national flower of Spain. Pomegranate is both ornamental and edible. Pomegranate blooms in early summer. Under the shade of green leaves, it ignited a fiery red, gorgeous as a haze. After enjoying the flowers, in two or three months, the red fruit will be covered with branches again, just like "the fruit is hung with stars, and the light is like green mountains reflecting green water." It is "Danpa knot show, China (flower) is beautiful." People borrow pomegranate seeds to wish their children and grandchildren a full house. Pomegranate tree is a symbol of wealth, auspiciousness and prosperity.

The history of pomegranate: pomegranate, also known as pomegranate. It was called Tanruo, Wodan, Turing and Liu Ruo in ancient times. It is a woody plant of pomegranate family. Its fruits are round, red, yellow and cyan. It's leather. It has many seeds, white, yellow and red. Originated in Iran, Afghanistan and other places. The crown unearthed in Iraq more than 4000 years ago obviously has exquisite pomegranate patterns. "An Pomegranate Fu": "Pomegranate is a wonderful tree in the world and the fruit of Kyushu." In the Northern and Southern Dynasties, pomegranate poems and pomegranate skirts appeared. Pomegranate has been a mascot since ancient times.

pomegranate

It symbolizes "more children and more happiness". In the Tang Dynasty, the etiquette of getting married and sending pomegranate became popular, and the myth and legend of "pomegranate fairy" began to appear. In the Song Dynasty, "pomegranate reproductive worship" became popular, and pomegranate couplets and riddles also became popular. Pomegranate was planted in hospitals, and potted pomegranate became popular. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, because the Mid-Autumn Festival was the season when pomegranates went on the market, there was "August 15th".

Pomegranate culture is manifested in many aspects: pomegranate calligraphy and painting, pomegranate belly pocket, pomegranate cake mold, pomegranate seal cutting, pomegranate paper cutting, pomegranate hair embroidery, pomegranate photography, pomegranate purse, pomegranate carpet, pomegranate dough sculpture, pomegranate tray and even pomegranate tie. In ancient times, ripe pomegranate juice was used as beverage, food pigment and dye. The famous pomegranate products are: Lintong's red egg "rock sugar pomegranate", Huaiyuan's.

New medical discoveries

American researchers said in a report that the popular deep red pomegranate juice found in laboratory test vessels and mice can resist cancer cells.

In a research report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week, researchers pointed out that they injected human prostate cancer cells into mice, causing them to develop prostate tumors. Then give it pomegranate juice. After a period of "dieting", they found that the tumor had shrunk. Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants, which can make fruits and vegetables appear dark and resist chemicals that destroy cells and develop into cancer or other diseases.

Dr Hassan Mukhtar, a professor of dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, who led the research, said: "Our research is still in its infancy, but it adds more evidence that pomegranate contains very powerful chemicals to fight cancer, especially prostate cancer. Now we have more reasons to experiment on humans to see if we can prevent and treat cancer. " This is a big step from treating mice infected with human cancer to treating humans, but other studies also believe that pomegranate juice and other foods rich in oxidants are helpful to deal with tumors.

According to the statistics of American Cancer Society, prostate cancer has become the second biggest killer after lung cancer, and 30,000 people died of prostate cancer this year. 230,000 American men were diagnosed with prostate cancer, but most of them did not find it in time.

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Pomegranate is a deciduous shrub or small tree, but it becomes an evergreen tree in the tropics. The crown is clustered and naturally round. The roots are yellow-brown. It grows vigorously and the rhizosphere is easy to take root and tiller. The height of the tree can reach 5-7 meters, generally 3-4 meters, while the dwarf pomegranate is only about 1 meter or lower. The stem is grayish brown, with a tumor-like process on it, and the stem is mostly twisted to the left. There are many branches in the crown, and the young prostitutes are angular and mostly square. Branchlets are flexible and not easy to break. Primary branches are staggered, opposite on strong branchlets, with small spines. The length of thorns is related to the variety and growth. Lush trees have many thorns, but old trees have few thorns. The colors of flower buds change with the seasons, including purple, green and orange. The leaves are lanceolate, 1-9 cm long, round or slightly pointed, thick and entire, opposite to the long branches and clustered on the short branches. Flowers are bisexual, depending on whether the ovary is developed or not. There are bell-shaped flowers and tubular flowers. The former is good at fertilization, while the latter often withers and bears no fruit. In that year, a bunch of 1 flower was planted at the top of the new shoot and at the axil below the back neck to several flowers; Sepals hard, fleshy, tubular, 5-7-lobed, persistent with locules; Petals obovate, as many as sepals and alternate, arranged in imbricate shape. Flowers are divided into single petals and double petals. Double-petalled varieties have many pistils and are sterile, with dozens of petals; Flowers are red, white, yellow, pink and agate. Stamens are numerous, filaments are hairless. Pistil has 1 style, which is longer than stamens, with 4-8 carpels and lower ovary. When it matures, it becomes a large, multicellular and multi-seeded berry, with many seeds in each cell. The exocarp is fleshy, bright red, reddish or white, juicy, sweet and sour, and is an edible part; The inner seed coat is horny, and some of it degenerates and softens, which is soft-seeded pomegranate.

Growth habits like light, have certain cold tolerance, like moist and fertile calcareous soil, flowering in May-July. Double petals are unbearable, mainly used for flower viewing; Single petal is easy to bear fruit, mainly used for fruit viewing. Calyx is leathery, berries are nearly spherical, and mature in autumn. The fleshy layer of seeds is used for fresh food or processed into cool drinks. The pericarp is used as medicine, which is warm and sour, and has the effects of astringent intestine, hemostasis and anthelmintic.

Distribution Pomegranate is native to Iran, Afghanistan and other countries in Asia Minor. Today, in Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan and the Republic of Georgia, there are still large areas of wild pomegranate forests with an altitude of 300- 1000 meters. Pomegranate is one of the earliest introduced and cultivated fruit trees and flowers. China, India, Asia, Africa and Europe are all cultivated as fruit trees along the Mediterranean coast, especially in Africa. The United States is mainly distributed in California. Spain on Iberian Peninsula in Southwest Europe regards pomegranate as the national flower. On the land of 500,000 square kilometers, pomegranate flowers are planted in many places, whether in highlands, in front of houses in towns and villages, or in parks and gardens in coastal cities. Pomegranate is widely distributed in Iran and its vicinity, and many excellent varieties have been bred. After pomegranate was introduced into China, it was loved by people because of its beautiful flowers and easy cultivation. It is listed as the "moon flower" in May of the agricultural lunar calendar and is called "durian month". At present, cultivation is distributed all over China, except in extremely cold areas. Among them, Shaanxi, Anhui, Shandong, Jiangsu, Henan, Sichuan, Yunnan and Xinjiang are many. Beijing and Tianjin can be planted in good microclimate conditions. In the north where the annual average extreme minimum temperature is-19℃ isotherm, pomegranate can't be planted in the open field, and it is usually cut in pots. The main pomegranate producing areas in China are Lintong, Ganxian and Sanyuan in Shaanxi Province, Huaiyuan, Xiaoshan, Suixi and Chaoxian in Anhui Province, Suzhou, Nanjing, Xuzhou and Pixian in Jiangsu Province, Mengzi, Qiaojia, Jianshui and Chenggong in Yunnan Province, and Huili in Sichuan Province. Pomegranate in Yecheng, Xinjiang is famous for its big fruit and high quality.

Garden uses: beautiful trees, beautiful branches and leaves, green leaves in early spring, graceful: flowers in midsummer; Fruits are hung in autumn, or planted alone or in strings in courtyards and garden corners. They are planted at the source of doorways, beside paths and streams, on slopes and buildings, and should also be made into various pile landscapes and vase flower arrangements.

nutritive value

Pomegranate is particularly rich in nutrition and contains many nutrients needed by human body. Fruit contains vitamins C and B, organic acids, sugar, protein, fat and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Pomegranate is rich in minerals, with two major antioxidant components-pomegranate polyphenols and anthocyanins, as well as linoleic acid, vitamin C, B6, E and folic acid. The extracts of minerals such as calcium, magnesium and zinc contained in pomegranate can quickly replenish skin moisture loss and make skin brighter and softer.

Medicinal value

Pomegranate juice contains a variety of amino acids and trace elements, which has the functions of helping digestion, resisting gastric ulcer, softening blood vessels, lowering blood fat and blood sugar, lowering cholesterol and so on. It can prevent coronary heart disease, heart disease and hypertension, and has the effects of invigorating stomach, refreshing mind, stimulating appetite and prolonging life, and has a miraculous effect on alcoholics. Pomegranate is a treasure, and its skin, roots and flowers can be used as medicine. Its peel contains malic acid, tannin, alkaloids and other components. According to related experiments, pomegranate peel has obvious bacteriostatic and astringent effects, which can make intestinal mucosa converge and reduce the secretion of intestinal sticky wax, so it can effectively treat diarrhea, dysentery and other diseases, and has a good inhibitory effect on Shigella and Escherichia coli. In addition, pomegranate peel contains alkaline substances, which have insect repellent effect; Pomegranate flower has the function of stopping bleeding, and pomegranate flower soaking and washing eyes has the function of improving eyesight.

Pomegranate (per kloc-0/00g)

Component name content component name content component name content content

Edible portion 57 Moisture (g) 78.7 Energy (kcal) 64

Energy (kilojoule) 268 protein (g) 1.3 Fat (g) 0. 1.

Carbohydrate (g) 19.4 dietary fiber (g) 4.9 cholesterol (mg) 0

Ash (g) 0.5 Vitamin A (mg) 0 Carotene (mg) 0

Retinol (mg) 0 Thiamine (mg) 0.05 Riboflavin (mg) 0.03

Nicotinic acid (mg) 0 vitamin C (mg) 13 vitamin E(T) (mg) 3.72

a-E 0 (β-γ)-E 1.49 δ-E 2.23

Calcium (mg) 16 phosphorus (mg) 76 potassium (mg) 2 18

Sodium (mg) 0.8 magnesium (mg) 16 iron (mg) 0.2

Zinc (mg) 0. 19 selenium (μ g) 0 copper (mg) 0. 17

Manganese (mg) 0. 18 iodine (mg) 0

Pomegranate is more resistant to barren drought and afraid of waterlogging. Pomegranate is cultivated in many ways, including garden cultivation, fruit tree cultivation, bonsai cultivation and potted plants.

Commonly used cuttage, ramet and layering propagation. Cutting, biennial branches can be selected in spring or semi-lignified branches can be selected in summer, and can take root after 15 ~ 20 days. In early spring and April, when the buds germinate, we can dig out strong roots and plant them separately. Spring and autumn can be layered without carving. Before the bud germinates, it is pressed into the soil with the tillers of the roots, cut off from the mother plant after taking root in summer, and become a seedling in autumn. Open field cultivation should choose a place with sufficient light and good drainage. Fertilize 1 time every month during growth. It is necessary to remove roots and tillers frequently, and cut off dead branches, diseased branches, dense branches and long branches to facilitate ventilation and light transmission. Potted plants should be planted shallowly and watering should be controlled. They should be dry, not wet. During the growth period, the seeds should be removed, the vegetative growth should be controlled, and the formation of flower buds should be promoted. Pests and diseases: leaf blight and gray mold mainly occur, and 70% thiophanate-methyl wettable powder 1000 times can be sprayed. Insects do great harm to moths, scale insects and aphids. Spray 50% chlorpyrifos EC 1000 times. Maturity and harvest

Pomegranate blooms three times a year, so it bears fruit three times. Generally, the first flower or the second flower develops well. Harvest should be timely according to variety characteristics, fruit maturity and climatic conditions. The signs of pomegranate fruit maturity are: (1) the peel turns from green to yellow, the colored varieties are full of color, and the fruit surface appears shiny. (2) Fruit tendons appear. (3) Red or silvery white needle-like awns in marrow cells are fully displayed. (4) The seeds are full, and the soluble solid content of fruit juice reaches the inherent concentration of the variety. Ripe fruits should be picked before it rains, and it is forbidden to pick them in rainy days.

American researchers said in a report that pomegranate, a new discovery in medicine, can resist cancer cells in laboratory test containers and mice.

In a research report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week, researchers pointed out that they injected human prostate cancer cells into mice, causing them to develop prostate tumors. Then give it pomegranate juice. After a period of "dieting", they found that the tumor had shrunk. Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants, which can make fruits and vegetables appear dark and resist chemicals that destroy cells and develop into cancer or other diseases.

Dr Hassan Mukhtar, a professor of dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, who led the research, said: "Our research is still in its infancy, but it adds more evidence that pomegranate contains very powerful chemicals to fight cancer, especially prostate cancer. Now we have more reasons to experiment on humans to see if we can prevent and treat cancer. " This is a big step from treating mice infected with human cancer to treating humans, but other studies also believe that pomegranate juice and other foods rich in oxidants are helpful to deal with tumors.

According to the statistics of American Cancer Society, prostate cancer has become the second biggest killer after lung cancer, and 30,000 people died of prostate cancer this year. 230,000 American men were diagnosed with prostate cancer, but most of them were not treated in time.

Meaning Pomegranate China: People in China regard pomegranate as a mascot and consider it a symbol of many children and many blessings. The ancients called pomegranate "a thousand rooms are the same piece, and a thousand children are like one." When people get married, they often put the peeled pomegranate with berries exposed on the desk of the new house or handle it by him, and some people give pomegranate to wish them good luck. Common auspicious paintings are Liu Kaibaizi, Sanduo and Huafeng Zhu San, and many children are blessed.

International: There is a red pomegranate on the national emblem of Spain, which is the national flower of Spain. Pomegranate is both ornamental and edible. Pomegranate blooms in early summer. Under the shade of green leaves, it ignited a fiery red, gorgeous as a haze. After enjoying the flowers, in two or three months, the red fruit will be covered with branches again, just like "the fruit is hung with stars, and the light is like green mountains reflecting green water." It is "Danpa knot show, China (flower) is beautiful." People borrow pomegranate seeds to wish their children and grandchildren a full house. Pomegranate tree is a symbol of wealth, auspiciousness and prosperity.

The history of pomegranate: pomegranate, also known as pomegranate. It was called Tanruo, Wodan, Turing and Liu Ruo in ancient times. It is a woody plant of pomegranate family. Its fruits are round, red, yellow and cyan. It's leather. It has many seeds, white, yellow and red. Originated in Iran, Afghanistan and other places. The crown unearthed in Iraq more than 4000 years ago obviously has exquisite pomegranate patterns. "An Pomegranate Fu": "Pomegranate is a wonderful tree in the world and the fruit of Kyushu." In the Northern and Southern Dynasties, pomegranate poems and skirts appeared. Pomegranate has been a mascot since ancient times.

pomegranate

It symbolizes "more children and more happiness". In the Tang Dynasty, the etiquette of getting married and sending pomegranate became popular, and the myth and legend of "pomegranate fairy" began to appear. In the Song Dynasty, "pomegranate reproductive worship" became popular, and pomegranate couplets and riddles also became popular. During the Jin and Yuan Dynasties, pomegranate was planted in the hospital and potted pomegranate became popular. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, because the Mid-Autumn Festival was the season when pomegranates came on the market, there was the "August 15th Moon".

Pomegranate culture is manifested in many aspects: pomegranate calligraphy and painting, pomegranate belly pocket, pomegranate cake mold, pomegranate seal cutting, pomegranate paper cutting, pomegranate hair embroidery, pomegranate photography, pomegranate purse, pomegranate carpet, pomegranate dough sculpture, pomegranate tray and even pomegranate tie. In ancient times, ripe pomegranate juice was used as beverage, food pigment and dye. The famous pomegranate products are: Lintong's red egg "rock sugar pomegranate", Huaiyuan's.

New medical discoveries

American researchers said in a report that the popular deep red pomegranate juice found in laboratory test vessels and mice can resist cancer cells.

In a research report published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week, researchers pointed out that they injected human prostate cancer cells into mice, causing them to develop prostate tumors. Then give it pomegranate juice. After a period of "dieting", they found that the tumor had shrunk. Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants, which can make fruits and vegetables appear dark and resist chemicals that destroy cells and develop into cancer or other diseases.

Dr Hassan Mukhtar, a professor of dermatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine, who led the research, said: "Our research is still in its infancy, but it adds more evidence that pomegranate contains very powerful chemicals to fight cancer, especially prostate cancer. Now we have more reasons to experiment on humans to see if we can prevent and treat cancer. " This is a big step from treating mice infected with human cancer to treating humans, but other studies also believe that pomegranate juice and other foods rich in oxidants are helpful to deal with tumors.

According to the statistics of American Cancer Society, prostate cancer has become the second biggest killer after lung cancer, and 30,000 people died of prostate cancer this year. 230,000 American men were diagnosed with prostate cancer, but most of them were not treated in time.