Pumpkin is a herbaceous plant belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae. An unpretentious plant that grows in almost all countries, belongs to the dietary products. It is widely used in cooking, pharmacy, cosmetology, folk medicine.
Chemical composition and useful properties of pumpkin seeds
Seeds are the most useful, they contain a lot of useful substances:
- Vitamins: A, B, C, K, PP, E.
- Acids: folic, pantothenic.
- Essential amino acids: arginine, lysine, leucine, isoleucine, threonine.
- Unsaturated fatty acids: arachidonic, oleic, linolenic.
- Saturated fatty acids: arachidonic, myristic.
- Minerals: Ca, K, Mg, P, Na, Fe, Zn, Cu, Mn, Se.
- Flavonoids.
- glycosides.
- Broadcasts.
- Sterols.
- Pectins.
The amount of calories is very large and is 541 kcal per 100 grams.
Folic acid, which is part of the composition, prevents the development of pathologies of the neural tube in the fetus, strengthens blood vessels.
Zinc improves cerebral circulation, increases the body's defenses.
Iron increases the level of hemoglobin, improves blood formula.
Magnesium and potassium strengthen the cardiovascular system.
Organic acids remove toxins, cleanse the blood of free radicals and prevent their formation.
Due to its rich chemical composition, pumpkin seeds have the following beneficial properties:
- Lower your cholesterol levels.
- Regulate hormone production.
- Helps cope with depression & nervousness
- Prevents the formation of stones in the urinary system.
- They treat constipation.
- Improve brain circulation.
- Improve memory.
- They remove toxins, toxins, allergens from the body.
- They have antiparasitic effect.
- Strengthen hair, eliminate dryness.
- Strengthen the joints.
- Accelerate the recovery of damaged tissues.
- Help pregnant women cope with nausea and toxicosis.
Instructions for use and contraindications
Seeds have long been used to treat and prevent the following diseases:
- Wolf occupation.
- Cardiovascular diseases.
- Cystitis.
- Hepatitis.
- Liver cirrhosis, cholecystitis.
- Exhaustion.
- Bronchitis, pneumonia.
- Depression, insomnia.
- Constipation.
- Dermatitis, wounds, abrasions, burns.
- Diabetes.
- Oncological diseases.
Pumpkin seeds are a good antiparasitic agent, they are used to treat tapeworms.
They have a mild diuretic effect, so they are recommended for use with urinary disorders, they are safe for pregnant women.
Decoctions made from nuclei remove free radicals and salts of heavy metals from the cells, which is an excellent antitumor agent.
Their fatty acids lower cholesterol levels and prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques, so they are recommended for people suffering from cardiovascular disease.
Regular use of seeds helps to get rid of insomnia and depression.
There are a number of contraindications to the use of pumpkin seeds, including:
- Gastric ulcer.
- Intestinal diseases.
- Allergic reactions and individual intolerance to components.
Use with caution in overweight people, because this product is high in calories.
Overeating can lead to the accumulation of salts in the joints, which can lead to the development of gout.
Apply for helminthic invasion
Pumpkin contains the amino acid cucurbitin, which has a negative effect on helminths and causes paralysis, as a result of which they are released from the intestinal wall and naturally eliminated from the human body.
To treat helminthic infestation of the nucleus, raw pumpkin is consumed, from which a decoction or infusion is prepared.
It is recommended to use the seeds together with the peel for treatment and prevention. Adults need to eat up to 300 grams of seeds, children up to 10 years - 150-200 grams, up to 10 years - 70-100 grams.
Seeds mixed with milk have a good therapeutic effect. To prepare, you need to powder 100 grams of raw materials, pour a glass of warm milk, take 2-3 tablespoons before breakfast.
Gentle has a cleansing effect. To prepare it, you need to powder a handful of seeds, pour a glass of boiling water, bring to a boil in a water bath and cool. Sift the resulting liquid through a sieve and take before breakfast. Make sure you take laxatives after taking them. Admission course is not more than 5 days.
Pumpkin seeds with honey not only help to get rid of helminths, but also increase immunity and the body's defenses. To prepare, pour 200 grams of raw material into 50 ml of chilled water, add 50 grams of liquid honey and mix. Take a tablespoon on an empty stomach, it is recommended to take a laxative or enema after taking it. The course of treatment is 5-7 days.
To treat helminthiasis, you can use pumpkin seeds mixed with garlic and honey. Need 200 grams of peeled kernels, chop 4 cloves of garlic, add 2 tablespoons of honey. Take a spoonful of the resulting product before breakfast. The course of treatment is 7 days.
Pumpkin seeds are a storehouse of nutrients, their benefits for the human body are enormous. In folk medicine, they are used to treat pathologies of the urinary system, cardiovascular disease, tuberculosis, bronchitis, perfectly fight insomnia, depression, anxiety, help to recover soon after surgery and prevent the development of cancer. In official medicine, they are used to treat helminthic infestations, have a negative effect on roundworms, tapeworms and trematodes.