Ancient healers did not waste the pomegranate peel.In Persia and the Mediterranean, the tough rind had its own place in medicine.This short follows the fruit into Greek medical writing, including Dioscorides in the first century. It explains why doctors used the peel and flowers, and how tannins may help explain some of their observations.Modern laboratory research is not the same as proof in people, so the old remedy deserves both respect and caution.If you enjoy the hidden history of everyday plants, this one's for you.  If you enjoy learning about herbs, traditional remedies, and the science behind natural medicine, be sure to subscribe to The Herbalists Compendium. New…