Punica Granatum - Pomegranate

Fertility, chastity, depletion

Spotlight Remedy: Pomegranate (Punica Granatum)

Part of the Lythraceae family, the Pomegranate is an ancient symbol of fertility, beauty, and eternal life. In Greek and Persian mythology, it was sacred to goddesses such as Demeter, Persephone, Aphrodite, and Athena — embodying cycles of life, death, and rebirth.

In Christian art, the Virgin and the Pomegranate links the fruit to chastity, sacrifice, and resurrection — its red seeds seen as Christ’s blood, its abundance as unity and fertility. Also appear like ruby gemstones in the fruit…

Benefits and research has shown uses for the potent fruit… interesting to note it is said to be best eaten in your follicular phase!

    •    PCOS support: Improves insulin sensitivity, helps regulate reproductive hormones, and reduces chronic inflammation.

    •    Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory: Rich in compounds like ellagic acid, with anticancer potential.

    •    Breast health: Shown to influence hormonal receptors in hormone-sensitive breast cancer cells.

Symbolism in Tarot

Pomegranates appear behind the High Priestess, who embodies the sacred feminine, intuition, and the mysteries of the subconscious. The fruit here symbolises fertility, hidden knowledge, and the cycles of life and death. Like Persephone’s descent into the underworld, it represents crossing thresholds, initiation, and returning with deeper wisdom. Mirroring the homeopathic essence of Punica granatum: navigating the tension between purity and passion.

Homeopath Jan Schloten states…

Those needing Punica granatum often feel inherently special, longing to be recognised for beauty, refinement, and culture. They have a strong aesthetic sensitivity and recoil from rudeness, aggression, or violence — especially male violence.

Physical Affinities

    •    Female organs – womb, cycles, fertility.

    •    Dryness – affecting skin, mucosa, and digestion.

    •    Head – headaches < walking.

    •    Throat – spasms, constriction of the glottis.

    •    Heart – anxiety < slightest exertion.

    •    Stomach – worse from potatoes or fatty foods.

    •    Back – lumbar pain < sitting.

    •    Limbs – weakness < walking.

For more information on how homeopathy can support you returning to a state of balance and repair. Do get in touch via my website or email kirstin.bruges@hotmail.com