Pumpkin is cultivated worldwide and used in different ways depending on the area. However, few are those who really know how good for our health is this orange-color vegetable.
In Peru, pumpkin was used not only as food but as an offering to the gods, and in China is considered a symbol of prosperity.
In addition, pumpkin is good for health because its seeds cure intestinal worms in children, and for adults is also good for the same purpose. The plant contains an amino acid that kills intestinal parasites such as tapeworms – which are very dangerous for our general health.
Health benefits of pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds have a high amount of zinc, good for the prostate. They are a soothing diuretic and helps in case of inflammation of the bladder.
Pumpkin seeds also contain myosin, an amino acid that helps muscles. Pumpkin seeds can improve nausea condition and protects you from so-called “journey disease”. Pumpkin plays an important role in defending the body from diseases of the digestive tract and are good for people suffering from gout. Pumpkin tea is also an effective remedy for such conditions and diseases.
Pumpkin seed oil is used to heal burns, cracked skin and some injuries. Paste from this plant can be used as an efficient poultice for burns.
There are not known contraindications for pumpkin consumption, and does not to interact with other medications.
