Pumpkin Seeds And Its Benefits

The Definition of pumpkin seeds:

Pumpkin and pumpkin are different. Pumpkins are plants in the family Cucurbitaceae of the order Violales, and pumpkins are plants in the family Cucurbitaceae of the order Cucurbitaceae.In terms of shape, the color of the pumpkin is orange and cyan,and the shape is oblate or irregular gourd shape; the shape of the pumpkin is U-shaped, with some curvature.In terms of nutritional value, pumpkin is rich in cellulose,anti-interferon and vitamin A.Pumpkin contains polysaccharides, β-carotene, mineral elements,amino acids and active protein,and has higher nutrition.Pumpkins and pumpkins are actually very easy to distinguish because they have very different shapes and are completely different.The color of pumpkin is mainly divided into orange and cyan,and its shape is oblate or irregular gourd shape.When it is not ripe, its skin is very crisp and its flesh is soft.shape of the pumpkin is similar to that of a zucchini. It looks very long in appearance,and it is U-shaped and slightly curved.It has translucent rough hairs on the stem, branched tendrils, and triangular or ovate-triangular leaves.Pumpkin seeds, the name of traditional Chinese medicine.The seeds of Cucurbita moschata Duch. Pick ripe fruits in autumn, take out the seeds, wash and dry.

The shape of pumpkin seeds: 

[character identification] The seeds are flat and round, 1.2-1.8cm long and 0.7-1cm wide.The surface is light yellowish white to light yellow,both sides are flat and slightly raised, with no edge, one end is slightly pointed,and the apex has micropyle,and the hilum is slightly protruding or not obvious.After removing the seed coat, there is a yellow-green film-like endosperm.Cotyledon 2, yellow, plump, oily.The gas is slightly fragrant, and the taste is slightly sweet.It is better to have full granules and yellowish white color.

Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds:

• Pumpkin seeds are a highly nutritious and ideal snack. Because pumpkin seeds are very rich in nutrients: iron, zinc, magnesium, manganese and healthy fats. Of course, pumpkin seeds are also high in calories, so it's best not to eat too much at one time.

• Detoxification: It contains vitamins and pectin. Pectin has good adsorption properties,can bind and eliminate bacterial toxins and other harmful substances in the body,such as lead, mercury and radioactive elements in heavy metals,and can play a detoxification role.

• Protect gastric mucosa and help digestion: The pectin contained in pumpkin can also protect gastric mucous membrane from rough food stimulation, promote ulcer healing, and is suitable for patients with stomach problems.The ingredients contained in pumpkin can promote bile secretion, strengthen gastrointestinal peristalsis, and help food digestion.

•   Prevention and treatment of diabetes and lowering blood sugar: Pumpkin is rich in cobalt, which can activate the metabolism of the human body, promote hematopoietic function, and participate in the synthesis of vitamin B12 in the human body. Efficacy.

•  Eliminate carcinogens: Pumpkin can eliminate the mutation effect of carcinogen nitrosamines, has anti-cancer effects, can help restore liver and kidney functions, and enhance the regeneration ability of liver and kidney cells.   

• Promote growth and development: Pumpkin is rich in zinc, which participates in the synthesis of nucleic acid and protein in the human body, is an inherent component of adrenal cortex hormones, and is an important substance for human growth and development.

• Suitable crowd.

• Suitable for majority of the people.

•  Ascariasis, pinworm disease, tapeworm disease, hookworm disease patient.

•  Patients with schistosomiasis.

• People with postpartum hand and foot edema and lack of milk.

•  Diabetic.

•  For patients with enlarged prostate, it can be used as an adjuvant treatment for prostatitis.

How to eat pumpkin seeds:

Pumpkin seed soup: 20g pumpkin seeds, 30g coix seed. Add water to decoct.This prescription has the effect of invigorating the spleen and diuresis, reducing swelling. It can be used for spleen deficiency edema and lack of urination.Pumpkin seed puree: 15g of pumpkin seed kernels. Smash it into mud, pour in appropriate amount of boiling water,or add sugar to taste. Take it once, take it once in the morning and evening on an empty stomach.This recipe uses pumpkin seed raw milk.For postpartum lack of milk (cooking porridge or fried food is invalid).Pumpkin seed powder: 60~120g pumpkin seeds. Stir-fry and grind into fine powder.Take it once with honey or sugar boiled water, twice a day. Pumpkin seeds can also be chewed.This product has a good deworming effect.It can be used for tapeworms, roundworms, acute schistosomiasis, etc.If it is compatible with the anthelmintic drug betel nut, the effect of repelling tapeworms is better.