Pomegranate Rind for Tapeworms: Traditional Uses & Potential Benefits

An antioxidant powerhouse, the pomegranate has long been prized for its juicy seeds and tart, nutritious pulp. Yet its often-overlooked rind, leaves and roots have curative properties that can treat a variety of ailments. Pulverized pomegranate leaves made into a paste can cure conjunctivitis and other conditions. Roots provide antispasmodic benefits. Rinds have been used to treat a wide range of ailments, including some bacterial infections, dysentery and intestinal parasites, including tapeworms.

Things You'll Need

• 1/2 ounce dried pomegranate rinds
• 1/2 ounce areca seed powder
• 3 cups water
• Saucepan
• Mixing spoon
• Stove
• Colander or strainer

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Instructions

• 1

  Place the pomegranate rinds and areca seed powder into a saucepan then add three cups of water. Mix the ingredients well.

• 2

  Bring the mixture to a boil then simmer it for one hour.

• 3

  Strain the mixture through a colander or strainer, reserving the liquid. Drink a glass of the liquid every morning -- well before eating your breakfast -- until your condition has cleared up.