Introduction

Punica granatum is the object of study by multiple researchers because the species has chemical compounds in leaves, roots, barks, juice, and stem, being a source of tannins, saponins, polyphenols, flavonoids among many other substances.

Aim

To describe the phytochemical profile and pharmacological activities of Punica granatum.

Methodology

The study is a bibliographic review focusing on articles published in the last decade (2013-2012), using the Scopus, Embase, Web of Science and PubMed-Medline databases as primary sources of research and using the free Ryyan software for analysis of the relevant studies that integrate the final review.

Results

The included studies describe pomegranate as a species rich in chemical compounds such as flavonoids, organic acids, and polyphenols. While pharmacological activities include anthelmintic, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, anticarcinogenic activity and actions against the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

Conclusion

The diversity of compounds may represent a viable source to produce drugs and cosmetics with activities of biological functions relevant to human health.