punica granatum pleniflora

Punica granatum pleniflora, known in Persian traditional medicine as Golnar, is a specific variety of pomegranate characterized by its sterile, double-petaled flowers. Unlike the fruit-bearing pomegranate, this variety is cultivated primarily for its medicinal properties. As a therapeutic agent, it is typically prepared as an aqueous extract or mouth rinse. It is rich in bioactive secondary metabolites, particularly tannins (such as punicalagin and ellagic acid) and polyphenols, which confer potent astringent, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial activities. In clinical settings, it has been investigated for its ability to manage oral health conditions, specifically gingivitis in diabetic patients, by reducing dental plaque accumulation and gingival inflammation. Its mechanism involves the precipitation of proteins and the inhibition of periodontal pathogens and pro-inflammatory mediators.

Brand names

GolnaarGolnar

Other names

punica granatum var. plenifloradouble-flower pomegranatedouble-flowered pomegranatePersian pomegranate