Pumpkin seed
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Botanicals / Herbs
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Cucurbita pepo seed
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Found 32 oral uses for Pumpkin seed
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- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
 
Pumpkin seed is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor; blocks dihydrotestosterone production; contains phytosterols; reduces prostate volume; facilitates urination and alleviates other symptoms. Take 50-100 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Urinary incontinence
 
Pumpkin seed reduces urinary incontinence in children. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Urinary urgency
 
Pumpkin seed alleviates urinary urgency. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Bed-wetting

Pumpkin seed reduces urinary incontinence and bed-wetting in children. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Cystitis

Pumkin seed is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow; alleviates symptoms. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Depression

Pumpkin seed contains tryptophan, alleviates depression. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- General male reproductive system support

Pumpkin seed supports healthy male reproductive function. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- General parasite infections

Pumpkin seed eliminates intestinal parasites. Take 200-400 g of pumpkin seed daily with milk and honey, in divided doses, for 1-3 days. Follow by a castor oil purge two hours later. Use this product under the control of an experienced practitioner.
- General prostate conditions

Pumpkin seed improves prostate function; alleviates symptoms. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- General prostatitis

Pumpkin seed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces prostate inflammation and alleviates symptoms. Take 20-40 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
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