PUMPKIN
cucurbita pepo



Pumpkin acts as an antirheumatic, a demulcent,
a diuretic, a nervine, and a taenifuge.
It was used in folk medicine to treat
kidney inflammation and intestinal parasites.
In today's world, it is used to treat
irritable bladder and prostate problems.
Its seeds is said to help relieve dizziness.
Pumpkin is also used to treat boils, carbuncles,
fever, measles, pregnancy, skin ailments,
smallpox, sprains, tumor, urinary ailments,
warts, and women's ailments.

TRADITIONAL USES
Pumpkin is famous for its significance on Halloween.
It is made into lanterns by carving the its insides
to make pumpkin pies.
It is also represented in trick-or-treat
costumes and home decorations.
Pumpkin seems to be one of the first domesticated plants
according to archaeological records in Mexico.

Method of extraction: Cold Pressed/Unrefined
Also known as "green gold", pumpkin seed oil is one
of the most nutritious oils available.
It contains Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids,
Vitamins A, C, E, and Zinc.
Pumpkin seed oil has a pleasant and mildly rich
flavor making it suitable for culinary applications.
Because of its abundant health and epidermal benefits,
we recommend incorporating this oil into your
culinary and cosmetic recipes.
Food and cosmetic use

PUMPKIN SEEDS
Medicinal Properties:
Catarrh, demulcent, diuretic and anthelmintic.

Uses in Folklore:
Pumpkin seeds have been a popular folk remedy
for expelling worms and treating urinary complaints.
Recent research has shown that pumpkin seeds have
anti-tumor properties, in particular,
for treating an enlarged prostate.
Pumpkin contains the active components resin,
fatty oils, proteins, glycoside curcurbitin,
vitamins and minerals.