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Oral Uses
- 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.
Oral Actions
- Action - Anthelmintic
Pumpkin seed is anthelmintic (vermicide and vermifuge); eliminates 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.
- Action - Antilithic (kidney stones)
Pumpkin seed is antilithic for kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Diuretic
Pumpkin seed is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
Pumpkin seed is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor; blocks dihydrotestosterone production. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
Pumkin seed is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Antioxidant
Pumpkin seed is an antioxidant; neutralizes free radicals. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
- Action - Nutritive
Pumpkin seed is a nutritional support. Take 10-20 g of pumpkin seed daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Recommended Dosage
Take 10-400 g of pumpkin seeds daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Cautions & Side Effects
There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage.
Side effects: It may cause upset stomach.
It is safe if used during pregnancy or nursing.
Available Forms
Pumpkin seed is available in bulk form.
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