The plant also
shows high antioxidant and antiartherogenic activity (Aviram et al.
2000). Modern uses of pomegranate derived products now include
treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in
addition to use for cosmetic beautification and enhancement
hormone replacement therapy, resolution of allergic symptoms,
cardiovascular protection, oral hygiene, ophthalmic ointment
weight loss soap and as an adjunct therapy to increase bioavailability
of radioactive dyes during diagnostic imaging (Aviram et al.
2000; Lansky and Newman 2007).