Pomegranate The pomegranate originated in the region of modern-day Iran and has been cultivated since ancient times...

Pomegranate The pomegranate originated in the region of modern-day Iran and has been cultivated since ancient times throughout the Mediterranean region and northern India.
It was introduced into Spanish America in the late 16th century and California by Spanish settlers in 1769.

The French term for pomegranate, grenade, has given its name to the military grenade.

A large, dry pomegranate was found in the tomb of Djehuty, the butler of Queen Hatshepsut in Egypt

Pomegranate seeds are used as a spice known as anardana (from Persian: anar + dana‎‎, pomegranate + seed), most notably in Indian and Pakistani cuisine.
Dried whole seeds can often be obtained in ethnic Indian subcontinent markets.
These seeds are separated from the flesh, dried for 10–15 days, and used as an acidic agent for chutney and curry preparation.
Ground anardana is also used, which results in a deeper flavoring in dishes and prevents the seeds from getting stuck in teeth.

Ancient Egyptians regarded the pomegranate as a symbol of prosperity and ambition.
According to the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical writings from around 1500 BC, Egyptians used the pomegranate for treatment of tapeworm and other infections.

In some Hindu traditions, the pomegranate (Hindi: anār) symbolizes prosperity and fertility, and is associated with both Bhoomidevi (the earth goddess) and Lord Ganesha (the one fond of the many-seeded fruit).

The Tamil name maadulampazham is a metaphor for a woman's mind.
It is derived from, maadhu=woman, ullam=mind, which means as the seeds are hidden, it is not easy to decipher a woman's mind.
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