The Pomegranate is one of a species of fruit-bearing, deciduous shrubs or trees, and is believed to have originated in the area from eastern Iran to India; however, its true native range has not accurately been determined because of its extensive cultivation throughout the warm areas of the world.  Pomegranate’s medicinal history can be traced back to antiquity.  In the Old Testament, it is noted that Pomegranate figures were woven onto the borders of Hebrew priestly robes, and Kings chapter 7:13-22 describes Pomegranates depicted in King Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem.  Jewish tradition teaches that the Pomegranate is a symbol for righteousness, and many Jews eat Pomegranates on Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot.  Preliminary studies have suggested that Pomegranate juice may contain almost three times the total antioxidant ability compared to the same quantity of green tea or red wine.