A pomegranate pulp extract is disclosed. The pomegranate pulp extract is effective in relieving women's menopausal symptoms, anxiety disorders, depression or attention deficit disorders due to the presence of a large amount of ellagic acid. Further disclosed is a method for further improving the relieving effect of the pomegranate extract on women's menopausal symptoms, anxiety disorders, depression or attention deficit disorders. The method includes increasing the content of ellagic acid in the pomegranate extract.