Pomegranate is a deciduous shrub or small tree which bears globe-shape fruit, with the height between 5 and 8 meters. Its botanical name is Punica granatum. The word "pomegranate" is derived from Latin pōmum and grānātus, which mean "apple" and "seeded". It is native to the Iranian Plateau and the Himalayas. Nowadays, it is cultivated widely throughout various parts of Southeast Asia, parts of Southern Europe with Mediterranean weather, tropical Africa and also parts of California and Arizona. The pomegranate fruits are in season from September to February in the Northern Hemisphere, while for Southern Hemisphere is from March to May.

There are many medical studies published worldwide that recognise the benefits of pomegranate juice. Scientists and researchers are fascinated with this incredibly healthy and beneficial fruit! There is ongoing research into this softball sized fruit...

Some people suck the juice out and spit out the seed. It is a personal choice but it is beneficial to eat the entire seed. Most of the beneficial fiber actually comes from the seed.

Health Benefits

Packed with antioxidants, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and Potassium, these will help:

• Lower Risk of Heart Disease
• Lowers Blood Pressure
• Lower Risk of Cancer, Especially Prostate & Breast
• Lessen Symptoms of Diarrhea
• Reduce Cholesterol
• Fight Cell Damage
• Protects the Arteries from plaque building
• Great for Men’s Health – Fights off erectile dysfunction.
  Juice’s powerful antioxidants ability to improve blood flow may help in the fight against erectile dysfunction. It’s been dubbed as a “Natural Viagra” and has some interesting history to it.

Qur'an mentions about Pomegranate in surah:

Al-An'am 6:99, Al-An'am 6:141, Ar-Rahman 55:68

Also there are hadiths...

Allah subhanwata'ala knows best.