Pomegranate peel powder as home remedy for sore throat

If you are having sore throat or are suffering from tonsil pain and need immediate relief pomegranate peel powder can help you soothe your troubled throat. Boil pomegranate peel powder in water. Now strain the concoction and allow it to cool for a while. Gargle with this water often to get relief from sore throat and tonsil pains.

Pomegranate peel powder can help to improve gut-health

Pomegranate peels have tannis in them that help reduce inflammation of the intestine, swelling of hemorrhoids, tighten intestinal lining, stop bleeding during diarrhea and improve digestion. Mix one teaspoon of pomegranate peel powder with one spoon of cumin seeds, three-fourth cup buttermilk, a dash of rock salt and blend all the ingredients. Drink this mix at least three times a week to combat piles, inflammation of intestine or digestion problems. If you are suffering from diarrhea or have bloody-stools, you can drink it three times a day to relieve your symptoms.

Pomegranate peel powder to fight acne, pimples and rashes

Pomegranate peels are rich in antioxidants and helps effectively fight acne, pimples and rashes. Make a paste of Pomegranate peel powder with lemon juice or rose water and apply it all over your face, especially on your pimples or acne. Let it dry for a while then wash it off thoroughly with lukewarm water.

Pomegranate peel powder as a natural moisturiser for soft & supple skin

Pomegranate peels are great moisturiser for your skin, the ellagic acid present in the peels lock moisture in the skin. It helps to hydrate skin and protects them from pollutants and other environmental toxins. It also helps to restore the pH balance of your skin. Take two spoonfuls of the pomegranate peel powder and mix well with double the quantity of yoghurt to make a paste out of it. Apply this paste on your face and neck and leave for 10 minutes. Next, wash it off with cold water.

Pomegranate peel powder acts as natural sunscreen

Pomegranate peels also have sun-blocking agents in them that can save your skin from the harmful UVA and UVB rays which can go a long way in preventing skin cancer. 

Pomegranate peel powder arrests hair loss and prevents dandruff

The active components in pomegranate peel powder can also help you fight hair loss and prevent the menace of dandruff. MAke a paste by mixing pomegranate peel powder with your hair oil and apply it on the roots of your hair and massage thoroughly. You can wash your hair with a mild shampoo after two hours of the application or keep it overnight as per your convenience.

Pomegranate peel powder to prevent wrinkles and other signs of ageing

Pomegranate peel powder prevents breakdown of collagen in your skin, in turn promoting cell growth, which helps delay signs of ageing and wrinkles effectively. Make a paste of pomegranate peel powder, two spoonfuls and add little milk to it. If you have oily skin, add rose water to the powder instead of milk and make a paste out of it. Apply this paste on your face and keep it till it dries. Wash your face with lukewarm water and try using the powder at least twice a week for better results.

Pomegranate peel powder acts as an effective facial scrub

Pomegranate peels can help in removing dead skin, black and white heads from your face when used in form of a facial scrub. Take two spoonfuls of pomegranate peel powder and add one spoon of brown sugar to it. To make a paste, add one spoon of honey, one spoon of avocado oil or any essential oil of your choice and mix well. Next, scrub your face with the homemade scrub and massage thoroughly. Wash it off with water to get smooth supple skin. However, don’t forget to use a toner and a moisturiser after scrubbing.