PUMPKIN FOR CHOLESTEROL, CANCER, PROSTATE, KIDNEY STONES
Pumpkin
botanically known as Cucurbita pepo DC, belongs to family cucurbitaceae. Grown
in central America at least 9000 years , pumpkin is now cultivated all over the
world for its enormous globular fruit.
Seeds and fruit flesh are used. Pumpkin are very high in potassium and sodium.
They are alkaline in reaction and are a fair source of Vit B, and C
Pumpkin
seeds are rich in zinc , calcium and vit. B
Pumpkin juice is very useful in cases of sunstroke,
heat stroke, acidity and liver troubles. It keeps the body cool during hot
summer months
MEDICINAL USES
Cholesterol-It is one of the very low calorie vegetables. It is rich in fibres,
antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. So it is recommended in cholesterol
controlling and weight reduction programms
Cancer- Cooked pumpkin eaten daily in the
diet , prevents cancer
Prostate enlargement- Pumpkin seeds are prescribed to treat
ailments of the prostate gland. In particular the seeds combination of
high zinc content and diuretic effect makes it a good remedy for on cancerous
prostate enlargement
Renal stones-Juice of fresh ripe pumpkin taken
regularly helps to get rid of kidney stones
Migrane-A poultice of raw pumpkin pulp is
good for migraine headache
Skin-Pumpkin juice is applied externally
on the face to remove dirt, black spots, and to make the skin soft and lovely
Goitre- Juice of mature pumpkin mixed with
bida and rocksalt and used as snuff destroys acute goitre
Worms- Pumpkin seeds and onion mixed
together with a little soy milk and honey , taken daily for weeks , makes a
great remedy for parasitic worms in the
digestive tract
Eye- Zea xanthin a natural anti oxidant which has rays filtering actions in the macula lutea in retina of the eyes. Thus
it helps protects from age related
macular diseases of the elderly. Moreover it contains more Vit A, which
helps for better eye sight
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