Useful properties of pumpkin seeds have been known for a long time. In folk medicine they have long been used to normalize blood pressure and toxicosis of pregnant women, and in Latin America( the homeland of pumpkin), seeds were used to manufacture medicines for general strengthening effect. It turns out that pumpkin seeds help with prostatitis.
Composition of pumpkin seeds
To taste of the nucleoli of seeds, something remotely resembles fried peanuts. They are often used as an additive to the test, salads, meat, etc. Pumpkin seeds are very rich in vitamins and minerals. They contain vitamins like A and K, E and C, D and B, as well as trace elements like phosphorus and potassium, zinc and calcium, selenium and iron, manganese and copper. In addition, the pumpkin seeds contain omega-6 and -3 acids and amino acids like linoleic, glutamic and arginine. Seeds of pumpkin have a high caloric value, because in 100 gr. The purified grains contain 542 kcal.
Pumpkin seeds contain delta-7-serine, which has an anti-inflammatory effect on testes and the prostate, and is also the basis for testosterone and androgen.
It is important to consider that the best benefit to the body will come from non-fried seeds. They are not difficult to procure independently. To do this, take a ripe pumpkin and remove the seeds from it. They are thoroughly washed and dried under the sun or in a well ventilated place. For long-term storage pumpkin seeds are not suitable, they can be stored for a month in a tightly closed glass jar and 2 months in a refrigerator.
Useful properties of pumpkin seeds
Pumpkin seeds are truly unique for men's health, especially in adulthood. Due to the fatty polyunsaturated omega-6 and -3 acids, these seeds increase the amount of testosterone produced, differ in anti-inflammatory and preventive oncological pathology action. In 200 gr. Pumpkin seeds contain the daily need for men in zinc, which, in fact, is a building material for the same testosterone. In addition, zinc beneficially affects all sexual functions in general. Thanks to this trace element, men have a thick head of hair up to old age. In addition, zinc refers to powerful immunostimulants.
Pumpkin seeds, as already mentioned, operate very favorably on the cardiovascular system, exerting a strengthening effect on it, which is the prevention of a variety of vascular and cardiac pathologies. Such an effect is due to the vitamin F contained in the semen. The heart and polyunsaturated acids with anti-sclerotic properties are beneficial for the patient. Given that the male mortality from cardiovascular pathologies is quite high, pumpkin seeds are effective and affordable( which is important) preventive against such diseases.
Favorably affects the use of pumpkin seeds and the work of the intestines. People with frequent constipation, these seeds will help get rid of this problem.
These seeds contain B-group vitamins, which have a positive effect on the material exchange and mental performance, they contribute to reducing blood pressure and glucose and cholesterol levels. According to experts, the pumpkin seed even contributes to the removal of cadmium and lead from the body, most importantly, to eat sunflower seeds daily.
Do not forget about the anti-worm effect of pumpkin seeds on the body. A similar action of the grains is provided by a substance poisonous to intestinal parasites - cucurbitin, contained in a film covering the granules. And thanks to the serotonin contained in the seeds( hormone of joy), with their regular use, there is always a good mood. Seeds are irreplaceable for adherents of vegetarianism, to such people they are quite worthy replacement of fats of an animal origin.
Quite good pumpkin seeds are saved from prostatitis, they also provide zinc in combination with phosphorus to increase sperm activity. With the daily use of a handful of purified seeds, the memory improves, and the nervous-system functions stabilize. Seeds of pumpkin are used for burns, ranches and skin dermatitis. To this end, they make a gruel in a mortar, wrap it in a piece of bandage and apply it to a skin area with a lesion, as a result of the wound, they tighten faster, and with burns, the pain subsides.
Application of pumpkin in the treatment of prostatitis
If you did not know about the preventive action of grains on the genitourinary system, and the prostatitis has reached you, do not be in a hurry to despair. Pumpkin seeds from prostatitis are used in the complex treatment of this pathology. Contained in the seeds of zinc in the process of complex therapy will prevent the proliferation of the prostate gland. For the production of pumpkin medicine you need to take fresh, not fried, recently peeled pumpkin seeds( 500 gr.) And grind them with a meat grinder( recommended).Then very carefully mix the resulting gruel with a glass of thick honey and remove the mixture in a cold place for a more thickening. When you will wait for the necessary thickening, from a mix it is necessary to stick small balls( about 1,5 sm) which need to be stored in a refrigeration cabinet. Every day on an empty stomach you need to dissolve one ball. The course lasts until the sweet drug is over.
Some gastroenterologists recommend for the purpose of complex treatment of prostatitis daily for about a month to eat about 50 seeds. There is a way for which the pumpkin seeds are carefully dried and ground with a coffee grinder to a powder state. Daily it is recommended to eat at least 2 tablespoons of the received powder on an empty stomach. Drink this medicine best with warm water with a spoonful of honey.
Contraindications
Unfortunately, there are no products that bear only benefit, which also applies to pumpkin seeds. Although pumpkin seeds from prostatitis and good help, with their consumption should be followed a reasonable measure. Because the pumpkin seeds are high in calories and half consist of fat, their abuse can provoke the development of obesity.
Practice shows that unlimited consumption of pumpkin seeds promotes salt accumulation in the joints, disrupting their mobility.
Rich in seeds and salicylic acid, with the abuse of which is not ruled out the appearance of gastritis, peptic ulcer. Do not advise experts to overly exert on pumpkin seeds to people with intestinal obstruction and GIT pathologies with increased gastric acidity. You can not eat pumpkin seeds with individual intolerance or hypersensitivity to this product.
In general, pumpkin seeds have a huge benefit for the human body, most importantly, use the product in moderation so as not to turn this benefit into harm.
