Halloween reminded us about the good old pumpkin, an incredible plant with amazing benefits, apart from making a great Halloween decoration. Pumpkin seeds are indicated in the treatment of a variety of conditions: anemia from kidney problems, liver and heart. Although pumpkin seeds differ in shape and size depending on the pumpkin variety from which they come, they have similar therapeutic properties: they are energizing, aphrodisiac, sedative, laxative and anti-anemic.
A course of treatments using such seeds treats prostate disorders, insomnia and symptoms related to iron deficiency. Also this therapy prevents osteoporosis and prostate cancer. From the seeds, an oil is extracted that purifies the body and soothes nerve hyper-excitability. So, let’s have a look at some of the most important benefits of pumpkin.
1. Gets rid of insomnia
Rich in tryptophan, an essential amino acid, pumpkin seeds combat stress and insomnia. If you are struggling with insomnia repeatedly, a tea made from pumpkin seeds is more effective than a handful of pills. The decoction is prepared from a spoon full of pumpkin seeds, which have been chopped finely without pealing them, and cup of water. Leave the tea to boil five minutes, sweeten it with honey and drink it 30 minutes before bedtime. The treatments is for 14 nights in a row.
2. Treats and restore the skin
As adjuvant therapy, a treatment with pumpkin seeds is indicated in cases of furunculosis, seborrhea or dandruff. Consumption of 20 raw seeds a day, taken before lunch, provide the body with the necessary dose of zinc for the entire day. In addition, the vitamin A contained helps improve eyesight.
3. Protect the heart
Specialists say that pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of magnesium, a mineral that contributes to the functioning of the cardiovascular system, preventing heart disorders. Furthermore, the oil extracted from the seeds contains polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are an elixir for blood vessels. A course of treatments with pumpkin seeds helps restore the heart muscle. If you want to protect your heart, consumes 80-90 unripe pumpkin seeds daily for one month. In the meantime, the diet must eliminate fats, fried dishes, pastries and cakes.
4. An effective remedy in prostate problems
Due to the intake of zinc, an important mineral for prostate health, pumpkin seeds are indicated in all diseases of the glands. A very effective cure is prepared as follows: grind two tablespoons of seeds without removing the peal in a nut grinder, then boil in a cup of water. Let the tea simmer 15 minutes. Consuming two or three cups a day will alleviate symptoms.
5. Relieves gout pain
A treatments with pumpkin seeds is helpful for gout patients, as it helps to remove excess uric acid from the body. To relieve pain, they have to drink pumpkin milk, a remedy that has proven its effectiveness over time. A portion of this remedy is prepared from six tablespoons of crushed seeds in a clay pot, gradually pouring three cups of boiling water. The “milk” obtained is drained and the patients drinks a glass before main meals, for a month.
6. Stimulates weight loss
The pumpkin is an often overlooked source of fiber, whose generous content helps maintain a state of satiety over time, in exchange for a very small number of calories. Diets rich in fiber help people eat less, according to studies.
7. More rapid recovery after exercise
The potassium in pumpkin helps the body regain balance after exercise. This mineral is found in higher amounts in pumpkin than bananas.
8. Strengthening the immune system
Pumpkin is a great source of vitamin C, essential nutrient for the immune system. A serving of cooked pumpkin will supply about 20% of the 60 mg of the daily vitamin C needs for iron immunity.
9. Reduces bad cholesterol
Pumpkin seeds provide abundant phytosterols, plant chemicals that reduces LDL cholesterol levels, thus further protecting the heart.
10. An energy boost
Pumpkin contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, including zinc, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, vitamin E, iron. If every day you eat 100 grams of raw pumpkin, you will not have problems related to vitamin deficiencies.
So, what tasty recipes do you prepare with pumpkin? Make sure you leave a comment below.
Why do you reccomend eating Unripe pumpkin seeds, rather than ripe pumpkin seeds?