One of the gifts of nature, which makes us happy Autumn - Pumpkin. This is an annual herb, has long been famous for not only for its taste, but also healing properties. Pumpkin - a very high demand product for humans, because it has a fast utilizable properties and has on the preventive and therapeutic effect.
Delicious and healthy pumpkin pulp has long been recognized by nutritionists, but its seeds have not gone unnoticed: in their processing can yield up to 40% edible oil, which by its valuable properties are not inferior to others oils. This product is referred to as "black gold" from the Middle Ages, when a small bottle worth much more expensive gold ring.
Today, to obtain 1 liter of oil, it is necessary to rework the order of 2 to 3 kg of pumpkin seeds. To save all the useful properties of the ideal method is cold pressing.
How to choose a natural pumpkin seed oil? To do this, you should pay attention to the following:
• its real color should be dark green, and if you look at another angle, it can cast a dark red or dark brown;
• should be thick and without particularly pronounced odor;
• should not taste bitter.
The pumpkin oil - a large amount of digestible proteins, macro- and microelements (50), minerals, vitamins and other biologically active substances promoting favorable influence on the human body as a whole and on its immune system. That is why the pumpkin seed oil is not the last place in folk medicine and in modern practice of doctors, nutritionists and beauticians.
The benefits of pumpkin oil
• has anti-inflammatory, healing, diuretic, antibacterial and antitumor property that entails positive functioning of the prostate and spermatogenesis for men;
• when systematic use facilitates efficient elimination of inflammation in the gall bladder and urinary system;
• eases pain in women during menstruation and menopause;
• It is recommended to take at Anemia;
• improves the skin: healing, moisturizes and restores it;
• is famous as an anesthetic at the slightest wounds, burns, cold sores, ulcers, bedsores;
• helps with respiratory diseases, periodontal disease, stomatitis;
• used for fungal diseases and diathesis;
• used for insect bites;
• helps to maintain normal blood pressure;
• improve the functioning of the heart, accepted as a prophylactic against strokes, arrhythmias and heart attacks;
• effective against constipation (especially for pregnant women);
• helps the body fight with all kinds of worms;
• analgesic and heals the intestinal wall;
From ancient times, pumpkin seed oil is widely used in cooking for preparation of various sauces, additives porridges and dressings for various dishes from potatoes, pasta and rice. Fry on this oil is not worth it, because when heated over 100 degrees lost its useful properties, and the oil starts to produce carcinogenic substances that can harm the body. At the same time, there are some side effects, namely:
• frequent stools;
• rare, but possible allergies;
• particular care should be taken when oil calculous cholecystitis, as it can cause out of stones;
• harmful in diabetes.
Of course, pumpkin seed oil is very useful, but be sensible - before use consult in advance with your doctor, because this product should be taken strictly on prescription, not exceeding the dosage. Be healthy!
