Pumpkin seeds are often referred to as a “mini pharmacy”.This name they received for a reason. The fact 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 does pumpkin seeds contain?
Pumpkin seeds are enriched with a variety of beneficialsubstances. They contain oils, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, proteins. The minerals include selenium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, copper, iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, as well as arginine, folic, glutamic, linoleic acid, niacin, lutein, choline, cucurbitin. They contain seeds and many vitamins: all B vitamins, vitamins E, K, C, A.
Pumpkin seeds: treatment of various diseases
From the side, you look like such a small seed, but in reality it has just a huge, large list of beneficial properties for our body.
The benefits of pumpkin seeds have long been known. Since ancient times, they are considered therapeutic and used in the treatment of many diseases.
Многие люди используют семена тыквы от глистов, because it is the safest method of struggle. Today not only folk medicine, but also traditional medicine will tell you this. The dignity of the seeds is obvious: they are not toxic and completely harmless to humans. And the worms are afraid of them due to the cucurbitin present in the seeds, which is not dangerous for humans. This property does not hurt even little children. Antihelminthic recipe looks like this: seeds (300 g) are ground into powder and honey is added to them. The resulting gruel is eaten before breakfast, then take any laxative. Or you can: 2 weeks to use a handful of seeds a day with cottage cheese or milk. And 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 observed, which is necessary for strengthening the arteries.
Pumpkin seeds are quite unusual sincecontain large amounts of omega-3 and -6 fats that protect against cancer, counteract inflammatory processes, reduce the risk of cardiovascular and other diseases.
As we already know, a lot of pumpkin seeds of magnesium and calcium, and they are necessary for bones, muscles and nerves, and the presence of iron causes the property of treatment of anemia.
Pumpkin seed is a rich source of zinc.And it is of great importance in the functioning of the human body. Zinc normalizes pancreatic function, helps insulin production, balances blood sugar levels, normalizes digestion, helps to look young longer, accelerates cell regeneration, fights overweight, deteriorates vision and strengthens the immune system.
В цинке особенно остро нуждается мужской organism, rather than feminine, as the mineral has a beneficial effect on the function of the prostate gland, normalizes the release of testosterone, and besides, it is also used to prevent and treat infertility and prostatitis in men. In addition, scientists say that wealth in the body of zinc helps reduce alcohol dependence.
Pumpkin seeds also treat diseases of the urinary bladder and, in general, the urogenital system. Often seeds help children in cases of bedwetting.
Pumpkin seeds have a positive effect on the liver and digestive tract. Pumpkin seeds have antidiabetic properties.
Pumpkin seed oil is one of the richestcomposition of vegetable oils. It is effective in treating tuberculosis, diarrhea, dry nasal mucosa. Pumpkin seed oil is the basis for the pumpkin medicine.
For the treatment of kidneys helps a decoction of pumpkinseed, and you can still compress on the kidneys. To do this, 100 grams of flax seeds and pumpkin need to crush in a mortar, diluting 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 is great effect on the hair follicles.
Due to the seeds can also get rid of depressive states.
With cystitis, cholecystitis, chronic hepatitisuse pumpkin milk. It is made from 50 grams of peeled pumpkin seeds, 20 grams of sugar and 80 grams of water. Pound into the total mass and take before bedtime.
Seeds contain many substances that havediuretic and mild laxative properties. Therefore, they can be taken for constipation, flatulence, and they also remove from the body heavy metals, in particular, lead.
Just needed pumpkin seeds for exhaustion and anorexia, because they help to regain weight.
With a common cold, the seeds will lower the temperature andsignificantly soften the cough. If you have problems with a troubled sleep, you should 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.
Application of pumpkin seeds for skin health and hair beauty
Большое количество в семенах тыквы витаминов, fats and minerals can be attributed to very important products to maintain your beauty. A mixture of omega-3 and -6 fat makes the skin hydrated, soft, elastic, gives shine to hair.
The presence of zinc contributes to the preservation of healthy skin, 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 lack of this mineral in the body.
Vitamins B3 and B6 together with zinc help renew skin cells and maintain hormonal balance, ensuring the purity of the skin.
Pumpkin seeds in cooking
Oil and pasta are made from seeds, and they are also often added to cereals, soups, or pastries (bread or baking).
Pumpkin seeds have no side effects, thereforethey can be safely used by all people of any age. Only you need to take into account that the above substances apply to the top layer of seeds, but not to their inside. And to preserve the healing properties of the seeds should not be processed (that is, not cleaned and not roasted).
