Pumpkin seeds can be taken directly in whole or ground form. For therapeutic purposes, 1-2 tablespoons (1 tablespoon equals about 10 g) of the chewed or ground pumpkin seeds should be taken with some liquid in the morning and in the evening. Seeds with hard shells should be peeled beforehand.
Pumpkin for prostate and bladder
Furthermore, pumpkin seeds are also included in many finished medicines for the treatment of irritable bladder and prostate. Extracts of pumpkin seeds can also be taken in combination with other herbal remedies suitable for this purpose (saw palmetto, nettles) for prostate and bladder symptoms.
Pumpkin seeds: average daily dose
The average daily dose is 10-30 g of the seeds, unless otherwise prescribed. To achieve a therapeutic effect, experience has shown that pumpkin seeds should be taken for weeks and months.
Prepare pumpkin seeds as a tea?
Tea preparation is not applicable, because pumpkin seeds are not suitable for ingestion in the form of tea.
Who should not use pumpkin seeds?
When taking pumpkin seeds are currently no known side effects, contraindications or interactions with other means. In very rare cases, cross-allergy with zucchini may occur.
Notes on the use of pumpkin seeds
Symptomatic therapy of benign enlargement of the prostate should be carried out under close medical supervision, because pumpkin seeds are able to relieve the symptoms, but can not stop the growth of the prostate.
Pumpkin seeds should be stored in a dry, cool place away from light.
