The role and efficacy of pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seeds are very fragrant and delicious. They are not only edible but also have certain functions and effects. Let me tell you about them in detail:

Pumpkin seeds benefits:

Pumpkin is sweet and warm in nature, and enters the spleen and stomach meridians;

It has the effects of tonifying the middle qi, relieving inflammation and pain, detoxifying and killing insects, lowering blood sugar and quenching thirst;

It is mainly used to treat long-term illness, qi deficiency, weak spleen and stomach, shortness of breath and fatigue, loose stools, diabetes, ascaris and other diseases.

Pumpkin seeds function:

1. Detoxification:

Contains vitamins and pectin. Pectin has good adsorption properties and can bind and eliminate bacterial toxins and other harmful substances in the body, such as lead, mercury and radioactive elements in heavy metals, and can play a detoxifying role.

2. Protect gastric mucosa and help digestion:

The pectin contained in pumpkin can also protect the gastric mucosa from the stimulation of rough food, promote the healing of ulcers, and is suitable for patients with stomach problems. The ingredients contained in pumpkin can promote bile secretion, strengthen gastrointestinal motility, and help digestion of food;

3. Prevent and treat diabetes and lower blood sugar:

Pumpkin is rich in cobalt, which can activate the body's metabolism, promote hematopoiesis, and participate in the synthesis of vitamin B12 in the body. It is a trace element necessary for human pancreatic cells and has a special effect on preventing and treating diabetes and lowering blood sugar.

4. Eliminate carcinogens:

Pumpkin can eliminate the mutation effect of carcinogenic nitrosamines, has anti-cancer effect, and can help restore liver and kidney function and enhance the regeneration ability of liver and kidney cells;

5. Promote growth and development:

Pumpkin is rich in zinc, which participates in the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins in the human body. It is an inherent component of adrenal cortex hormone and an important substance for human growth and development.