柘榴の素晴らしさについて、中世の中東の民間伝承から。英語（集合体恐怖症の方は閲覧注意）

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The Kandahaari Anaar is known to be one of the best kinds of pomegrenate. It originates from Afghanistan and is also widely grown in Pakistan, primarily, Balochistan. It is discussed at length in medieval medicine and toxicology by many, from Ibn Sina to Al Qazwini. A thread: pic.twitter.com/RUKwkWdXSo

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Pomegranate stalks are excellent for driving away pesky animals like snakes and scorpions, as well as the smoke from its wood. pic.twitter.com/LRZpwgfxI8

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If someone is wounded by being struck with a pomegranate stick, the wound will not heal unless strips of horse meat are placed on it. pic.twitter.com/8jqbsUmfkk

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It beneficial for bleeding gums, strengthening loose teeth, and preventing the flow of blood. pic.twitter.com/5fZ9LAlMdG

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Eating pomegranate seeds along with the little white bits we tend to peel off cleanses the stomach. pic.twitter.com/FWdgNxrE7X

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Pomegranates seeds are believed to brighten the heart and silences the devil of misgivings for 40 days. pic.twitter.com/9mWFSjgUQ6

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Some pomegranates are sweet, and some are sour, but all types were said to cure shock. pic.twitter.com/xTAoqeW8W5

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Eating the stalk of a pomegranate for three days shall keep eye pain away a year. pic.twitter.com/xI6DFCzH6P

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dr zahid pervez @zahidpervez

@folkloristan once in childhood back in 1974 we flew from nepal to pakistan via afghan aryana airlines.. this pomegranate was served and still saved in memory .. that travel was post 1971 war repatriation from east pakistan via nepal