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Lythraceae is a family of flowering plants, including 32 genera, with about 620 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees. Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruits are widely consumed and used as preventive and therapeutic agents since ancient times. Pomegranate is a rich source of a variety of phytochemicals, which are responsible for its strong antioxidative and anti-inflammatory potential.