Pumpkin is not only a useful and tasty vegetable, but also a source of a unique curative product that is extracted from its seeds, pumpkin oil. Oil of pumpkin seeds is rich in vitamins, minerals and other useful substances. There are many antibacterial and anti-inflammatory components in it. That's why this oil is actively used for medical and cosmetic purposes.
The use of pumpkin seed oil for the human body
In general fortifying purposes, pumpkin oil is used as a multivitamin complex and a source of essential amino acids. But the application of this drug for medicinal purposes is much broader. Here is a short list of diseases in which you can use this tool:
- atherosclerosis ;
- cholecystitis and cholecystocholangitis;
- gastritis;
- hepatitis;
- cirrhosis of the liver;
- pancreatitis;
- psoriasis;
- eczema ;
- skin dermatitis;
- obesity;
- metabolic disease;
- parasitic infestations.
The course of treatment of each disease is selected individually. For preventive purposes, you can drink 1 hour spoonful of pumpkin oil on an empty stomach for 3-4 weeks. Contraindication is individual intolerance and kidney stones. Also on sale is pumpkin seed oil in capsules, which facilitates the process of using the product. One capsule corresponds to
Application of oil from pumpkin seeds in cosmetology
The internal reception of oil helps to improve the complexion and increases the elasticity of the skin. Also, the use of this remedy has a beneficial effect on hair and nails, providing them with the necessary building materials for rapid growth.
Outerly, pumpkin oil can be used as a nutrient mask and antibacterial agent.
For hair, pumpkin seed oil is also good to apply externally. It should be rubbed into the roots of the hair, gradually spreading along the entire length. After that, the head should be wrapped with a towel and wait 1-2 hours, then wash off. So you not only stop hair loss and get rid of dandruff, but also make the strands less brittle.