Pomelo is a large, citrus fruit, considered as an ancient ancestor of the grapefruit. Pomelo is grown in many Eastern countries, which include China, Japan, Thailand, Fiji and Malaysia. In Chinese culture, Pomelo is a sign of prosperity and good fortune. Pomelo is sweeter and milder in taste than grapefruit. It has a thick, green rind with pink, white or yellow flesh. Read on further to know some of the most popular uses of Pomelo fruit.
==Special Precautions of Pomelo==
* Some people are allergic to pomelo. In most cases, these people are also allergic to Vitamin C. Consult your doctor immediately if you see any rashes or eruptions after consuming the fruit. Excess consumption of pomelo may lead to kidney stones, constipation and other complications, which you may need to discuss with your doctor.* Drug Interaction : Like grapefruit juice, Pomelo is a potent inhibitor of CYP3A4, which can affect the metabolism of a variety of drugs, increasing their bioavailability.In some cases, this can lead to a fatal interaction with drugs like astemizole or terfenadine.
==Health Benefits and uses of Pomelo are==
**Reverses Adrenal Fatigue : Pomelo helps to reverse Adrenal fatigue, a condition which causes severe hair loss in women. Adrenal glands are required for maintaining proper hormonal balance and encourage hair growth.
== References Used in Patent Medicine ==* [[Nin Jiom Pei Pa Koa]]
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