Pumpkin seeds are often called a miniature pharmacy. They got such a name for a reason. The thing is that vegetable seeds have absorbed almost the entire list of existing trace elements, minerals and vitamins, which are so necessary for the normal functioning of the human body.
What do pumpkin seeds contain in themselves?
Pumpkin seeds are enriched with a number of beneficial substances. They contain oils, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, proteins. Of the minerals - selenium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, copper, iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, as well as arginine, folic, glutamic, linoleic acid, niacin, lutein, choline, cucurbitin. Contain seeds and many vitamins: all B vitamins, vitamins E, K, C, A.
Pumpkin seeds: treatment of various diseases
From the side you look, it seems like such a small seed, but in fact it has just a huge long list of useful properties for our body.
The benefits of pumpkin seeds have been known for a long time. They have been considered healing since ancient times and are used in the treatment of many diseases.
Many people use pumpkin seeds for worms, as this is the safest method of control. Today, not only traditional, but also traditional medicine will tell you this. The dignity of the seeds is obvious: they are not toxic and are absolutely harmless to humans. And the worms are afraid of them due to the cucurbitin present in the composition of the seeds, which is harmless to humans. This property does not hurt even small children. The anthelmintic recipe looks like this: seeds (300 g) are ground into powder and honey is added to them. The resulting slurry is eaten before breakfast, then any laxative is taken. Or you can do this: 2 weeks, take one handful of seeds per day with cottage cheese or milk. At the end of the course, take a strong laxative, for example, a spoonful of castor oil.
In the seeds of this vegetable, a lot of linolenic acid is also seen, which is necessary to strengthen the arteries.
Pumpkin seeds are quite unusual, as they contain a large amount of omega-3 and -6 fats, which protect against cancer, counteract inflammatory processes, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular and other diseases.
As we already know, there is a lot of magnesium and calcium in pumpkin seeds, and they are necessary for bones, muscles and nerves, and the presence of iron determines the property of treating anemia.
Pumpkin seed is a rich source of zinc. And it is of great importance in the life of the human body. Zinc normalizes the function of the pancreas, helps the production of insulin, balances blood sugar, normalizes digestion, helps look young longer, accelerates cell regeneration, fights overweight, impaired vision and strengthens the immune system.
The male body is especially in need of zinc than the female body, since the mineral has a beneficial effect on the function of the prostate gland, normalizes the release of testosterone, and in addition, it is also used to prevent and treat infertility and prostatitis in men . In addition, scientists claim that zinc abundance helps reduce alcohol dependence.
Pumpkin seeds also treat diseases of the bladder and, in general, the genitourinary system. Often, seeds help children in cases of bedwetting.
Pumpkin seeds have a positive effect on the functioning of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. Pumpkin seeds also have antidiabetic properties.
Pumpkin seed oil is one of the richest in vegetable oil composition. It is effective in the treatment of tuberculosis, diarrhea, dry nasal mucosa. Pumpkin seed oil is the basis for the pumpkin seed medicine.
For the treatment of kidneys, a decoction of pumpkin seeds helps, and you can also compress the kidneys. To do this, 100 grams of flax and pumpkin seeds need to be crushed in a mortar, diluted to a state of gruel. It is possible to use pumpkin seeds also for angina pain, and the trace elements contained in them have a beneficial effect on the work of the heart muscle and arteries. Pumpkin seed is used in the treatment of baldness, because Zinc in it perfectly affects the hair follicles.
Due to the seeds, it is also possible to get rid of depressive states.
With cystitis, cholecystitis, chronic hepatitis, pumpkin milk is used. It is made from 50 grams of peeled pumpkin seeds, 20 grams of sugar and 80 grams of water. Rubbed into the total mass and taken before bedtime.
The seeds contain many substances with diuretic and mild laxative properties. Therefore, they can be taken with constipation, flatulence, and they also remove heavy metals from the body, in particular, lead.
Pumpkin seeds are simply needed when the body is exhausted and anorexia, because it helps to regain weight.
With a common cold, the seeds will lower the temperature and significantly soften the cough. For problems with troubled sleep, you need to drink seeds infused with milk or water. This will help to relax, calm down and fall asleep faster.
Even if you do not have the above disorders and ailments, a handful of pumpkin seeds will be an excellent prevention from them.
The use of pumpkin seeds for skin health and hair beauty
A large amount of vitamins, fats and minerals in pumpkin seeds allows you to attribute them to very important products to maintain your beauty. A mixture of omega-3 and -6 fats makes the skin moisturized, soft, supple, gives shine to hair.
The presence of zinc contributes to maintaining skin health, it is especially important for adolescents who lack this mineral, because its deficiency leads to acne and infectious skin lesions.
Iron in pumpkin seeds helps with gray and dull skin, which happens just when there is a shortage of this mineral in the body.
Vitamins B3 and B6 together with zinc help renew skin cells and maintain a hormonal balance that ensures clean skin.
Cooking Pumpkin Seeds
Oil and pasta are prepared from the seeds, and they are often added to cereals, soups or pastries (in bread or baking).
Pumpkin seeds have no side effects, so they can be safely consumed by all people of all ages. It is only necessary to take into account that the above substances spread to the upper layer of seeds, but not to their inside. And to preserve the healing properties, the seeds should not be processed (that is, not peeled and not fried).