Pomegranate: The Attractive "Rubies"
 

You can always find these beautiful fruits in the fruit stores in Sichuan in autumn and winter. The little "rubies" inside the peels are even more intriguing.

Pomegranates have gorgeous flowers and rich fruits. A pomegranate fruit contains lots of seeds, symbolizing a big family. In ancient China, people usually place the pomegranates in the bridal chamber, representing their blessing to the newly-married couple. In the Northern and Southern Dynasties (420-589), the ladies dye their skirts with pomegranate flowers.

Besides, pomegranates are of practical usage. Containing rich anthocyanin, polyphenol, vitamin C, linoleic acid, folate, they can resist oxidation and whiten the skin. What’s more, they can help reduce cholesterol, soften blood vessel, and prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.