Common English Name: Pomegranate (seed).

Botanical Name: Punica granatum.

Plant Family: Lythraceae .

Method of Extraction: Cold pressed from the seeds.

Origin: Indigenous to Iran and Turkey and then cultivated in the Mediterranean region and northern India for centuries. The tree grows in countries with a similar climate.

Plant Description: A small deciduous shrub or tree with red-colored fruit which varies in size from a lemon to a grapefruit. It has glossy, narrow, green leaves and produces bright red flowers in season. The fruit contains hundreds of individual seeds.

Main Chemical Components: High in fatty acids; conjugated linoleic acid, phytosterols, tocopherols, and punicic acid.

Blends Well With: Other carrier oils; essential oils.

Uses: Dry skin, irritated skin, damaged skin, dull skin, tight skin.

Fun Fact: In Ancient Egypt, the pomegranate represented prosperity and ambition.

Cautions for Use: None noted for general use of the oil.