Pumpkin oil is obtained from pumpkin seeds; for this, the cold pressed method is used. In its composition it has: protein, carotenoids, vitamins A, E and F, fatty oil, phospholipids, pectins, tocopherols, sterols, hormone-like substances, selenium, zinc, iron, magnesium.
Pumpkin seed oil - product application
It is intended for use both externally and internally and is used for cosmetic purposes. The specified product softens and restores the skin, and also does not allow the loss of moisture. It has a lot of vitamin E, so after application the skin is saturated with oxygen and moisture, it becomes elastic and velvety. Pumpkin oil should be used by middle-aged and older people, as well as people who have damaged skin. This oil protects the skin from sun exposure and activates skin repair. Its use allows you to get rid of seborrhea, oily dandruff and blackheads, and also accelerates the growth of nails and hair.
How does pumpkin oil work
The specified product restores cell membranes, and also has hepatoprotective and antioxidant effects, has anti-allergic, anti-sclerotic and anti-ulcer properties. Its use helps to normalize the biochemical composition of bile. After applying pumpkin seed oil, edema decreases and metabolic processes in the tissues are stimulated, and it also has a positive effect on the prostate. Pumpkin seed oil stimulates metabolic processes in tissues, reduces swelling, has a positive effect on the prostate.
It is good to use this product in the treatment of burns. To do this, a dressing is made, which is pre-impregnated with oil. Pain and inflammation after this procedure are significantly reduced. The use of pumpkin oil in the presence of periodontitis and gingivitis is also recommended. The use of these applications allows you to completely remove inflammation of the oral mucosa after 5-6 procedures. As a local remedy, pumpkin oil is used in the treatment of proctological patients, while reducing pain, itching, burning in the wound area that remained after the operation.
Pumpkin Oil Treatment
The use of this product allows you to remove toxic substances from the body, and also increases the body's immunity, has an anti-inflammatory effect. Also, the use of pumpkin seed oil prevents premature aging.
Due to the fact that it contains a lot of vitamin A, the oil helps in the treatment of various eye diseases.
It is also used for the appearance of inflammatory processes in the airways and in the lungs. The beneficial effect of this product on the work of the bladder, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract and liver is also noted. It is used in the presence of biliary tract discension, cholecystocholangitis, peptic ulcer, heartburn, chronic gastritis. It also reduces blood cholesterol and prevents the appearance of stones in the gallbladder. Pumpkin oil is used as an anthelmintic, wound healing, antifungal agent and as a means to restore the liver.
Pumpkin oil is taken on an empty stomach, about an hour before a meal, but you can also take it two to three hours after a meal. It can be used in the preparation of various dishes, most importantly, prevent it from heating.
Pumpkin oil contraindications
Since this oil has some laxative effect, liquefied stools may appear. Some people have belching after taking the oil, in which case they should drink it with acid juice. Very rarely, but nevertheless, an allergy to the specified product is possible.
Since pumpkin oil does not like high temperatures, it must be preserved in a cool place.