The present invention relates to a pomegranate extract and a composition containing the same, wherein 1.8-3.2 mg of ellagic acid is contained on the basis of per gram unit of the total weight of the pomegranate extract, and thus there is an excellent effect of alleviating women's menopausal symptoms even with a small daily administration amount of the pomegranate extract. In addition, according to the present invention, there is an advantage of enabling the extract to be administered to a polyphenol-sensitive individual.