Pumpkin seeds are widely used in folk remedies to treat prostate inflammation.
This attention is justified by the peculiarities of the chemical composition of the product. It should be noted that pumpkin seeds for prostatitis are an auxiliary component of therapy, but they do not replace drugs.
Composition and useful properties
The main value of pumpkin seeds is the oil they contain. They should therefore be consumed raw. The main components of the composition:
- Gamma, delta and alpha tocopherols (isomeric compounds that make up vitamin E) are powerful antioxidants that protect cells from damage by external factors. The sole ingestion of the isomers (alpha-tocopherol acetate, which is sold in pharmacies) leads to the destruction of the other components and does not benefit the body. Pumpkin seeds contain vitamin E in its entirety in a well-absorbed form. Regular use of the product effectively restores and protects prostate cells.
- Phytosterols (plant hormones), among which beta-sitosterol is particularly important. This substance prevents the uncontrolled proliferation of prostate cells by suppressing the activity of dihydrotestosterone.
- Minerals: iron (in 100 g almost 100% of the daily value), copper, selenium, potassium, cobalt, zinc.
- Complex of B vitamins
- Saturated and unsaturated fatty acids (omega-6, linoleic acid, oleic acid).
- Chlorophyll is a substance with pronounced antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and regenerative (regenerative) properties. For bacterial prostatitis, it is taken in pill form.
Zinc is especially important for prostate health as it regulates the activity of dihydrotestosterone, a hormone under the influence of which prostate cells begin to grow (hyperplasia develops). The prostate contains more zinc than any other organ. With its deficiency, the membranes of the cells of the glands become vulnerable, and local immunity decreases.
Regular consumption of pumpkin seeds prevents chronic prostatitis from getting worse. Immune protection is improved at the cellular level, and prostate tissues regain their ability to withstand anti-inflammatory factors. Semen are also useful for prostate atrophy.
damage
Pumpkin seeds should not be overused. This product has a number of contraindications:
- Diabetes mellitus.
- gallstones.
- Diarrhea of various origins. Pumpkin seeds have a mild laxative effect.
- aggravation of gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer, acidity.
- pancreatitis.
- Individual intolerance.
Pumpkin seeds shouldn't be thrown away if the stool is slightly loose in the early days. Digestion will soon be back to normal.
Recipes
Pumpkin seeds for prostatitis can be used in different forms. The simplest recipe is 50 pieces raw daily. The oil squeezed out of them is also useful (it is not worth pressing at home - it is labor-intensive and economically inexpedient). The main thing is not to subject the seeds to heat treatment. Heating deprives the product of most of its beneficial properties and converts some of them into toxins (as is the case with honey) - most vitamins are lost, oils oxidize.
Pumpkin balls
Pumpkin balls are a healthy and easy-to-prepare dessert. Recipe:
- Grind 500 g of seeds;
- Mix with 300 g honey (medium density);
- Cool to firm;
- Roll into cherry-sized balls.
The resulting candies are stored in the refrigerator. For the prevention of prostatitis and during treatment, you need to dissolve a ball in the morning on an empty stomach. The course lasts to the last candy.
Pumpkin and honey paste
Pumpkin and honey paste is a lazy variant of honey balls. For cooking, you also need to grind 500 g of seeds, mix with 300 g of honey and put in the refrigerator. You can add nuts to the recipe.
Take a teaspoon of pasta before breakfast and dinner. The course lasts 3-4 weeks.
Pumpkin flour
Pumpkin flour is made by grinding the seeds in a blender. In this form, the product is quicker and easier to digest. Take one teaspoon before breakfast and dinner. The course lasts one and a half months.
Pumpkin flour sticks to the mucous membranes of the oral cavity, so it is impractical to use in its pure form. Can be mixed with honey, milk, water in a ratio of 1: 1.
There is a special method of cleansing the body: take two tablespoons of pumpkin seed flour and the same amount of kefir in the morning on an empty stomach for three weeks.
With garlic
Taking pumpkin seeds with garlic (more about the use of garlic for prostatitis) solves several problems at the same time:
- Improved prostate function.
- Cleansing blood vessels.
- get rid of helminths.
Cooking recipe: Grind 200 g of seeds, 6 cloves of garlic in a blender and add two tablespoons of honey. Insist on 12 hours. Take one tablespoon once a day on an empty stomach. The duration of treatment is 5 days.
With vegetable oil
Pumpkin seeds with oil are not only effective for prostatitis, but also for cleaning the liver.
How to cook:Grind 200 g of pumpkin seeds, add 200 g of olive, linseed or sesame oil, heat gently in a water bath and let it rest for two hours. Take one teaspoon three times a day for three weeks.
Tortillas
Pumpkin seed cakes are suitable for fasting therapy, which is very helpful in relieving the symptoms of chronic prostatitis.Recipe:
- Grind 100 g of seeds in a blender, add 50 g of cocoa powder and a teaspoon of sugar.
- stir until everything is smooth;
- Divide the resulting dough into 12 parts;
- Shape the cakes and place in the fridge.
During the treatment (12 days) you have to eat an empty cake in the morning on an empty stomach and then follow a vegetarian diet.
Mixture to normalize urination
The mixture made according to the following recipe has anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, diuretic and analgesic effects. Suitable for acute prostatitis.
You need 100 g of each of the following components:
- Pumpkin seeds.
- flax seeds and hemp seeds.
- blackberry leaves.
- elderflower, St. John's wort, linden.
Pour 50 g of chamomile into the mixture. Pour 500 ml of boiling water over four tablespoons of the collection and leave for two hours. Divide the entire resulting volume into four doses and drink them during the day.
Recipe number 2: take a tablespoon of pumpkin seeds, black poplar buds, rose hips, ginseng root and goldenrod, pour 250 ml of boiling water and keep in a water bath for 15 minutes (without boiling). Drink chilled and soaked 100 ml drink twice a day. The duration of treatment is three weeks.
Salads
Not only sweet desserts, but also healthy snacks can be made from pumpkin seeds. Salads with the addition of seeds are included in the menu for various forms of prostatitis.
Autumn salad
Ingredients:
- 50 g raw carrots;
- 50 g raw pumpkin pulp;
- One tablespoon of pumpkin seeds;
- One tablespoon of sour cream.
Grate vegetables on a coarse grater, mix with seeds, season with sour cream.
With spinach
Spinach salad is not recommended for men with calcareous prostatitis. Ingredients:
- 50 g each of pumpkin seeds, spinach, parsley.
- A carrot.
- A clove of garlic.
- 20 g lemon juice.
- To taste: rosemary, thyme.
Grate carrots on a coarse grater, chop vegetables, add seeds. Mix lemon juice with rosemary, thyme and oil, leave for 10 minutes, season the salad.
Beetroot
Components:
- 600 g cooked beets.
- 50 g pumpkin seeds.
- 150 g sour cream.
- Two tablespoons of grated fresh horseradish root.
- A teaspoon of cinnamon.
- salt to taste.
Cut the beets into any slices and add seeds. Dressing: mix sour cream, horseradish, salt and cinnamon.
How to select seeds
Features of high quality pumpkin seeds that are suitable for the treatment of prostatitis:
- Raw (not fried);
- No chips, stains, traces of mold;
- Not wet, well dried;
- No salt or other additives;
- Free of foreign odors.
Store seeds in a sealed jar in the refrigerator (fats oxidized at room temperature will spoil the product). The maximum storage time is 2 months.
Reviews of doctors
Doctors consider pumpkin seeds a useful product, and its medicinal properties are not limited to the treatment of prostatitis. The substances contained in the seeds maintain the tone of blood vessels and skin, increase the body's immune defenses and prevent high blood pressure.
The amino acid L-arginine, which is essential for the production of nitric oxide, is particularly emphasized by experts. This substance relaxes the vessel walls and widens the lumen of the canal. For a man, this means good blood circulation and a confident erection. Pumpkin seeds contain more L-arginine than veal or milk (recognized leaders in the content of this amino acid).
For prostatitis, doctors often prescribe pumpkin seed oil preparations: suppositories and capsules. Such funds have a pronounced anti-inflammatory and regenerative effect.
Men reviews
“I regularly eat pumpkin seeds to generally strengthen the body and to prevent prostatitis. I've loved her since I was a kid, so I don't seem to have prostate inflammation like most of my colleagues do. "
“Pumpkin seeds mixed with honey were recommended to me by a doctor who was treating me for an exacerbation of chronic prostatitis. I immediately canceled additional vitamin complexes. He said that ingesting semen at the same time threatens hypervitaminosis. I ate the mixture for a month, now, after six months, I no longer notice the symptoms of prostatitis. Now I'm starting a new prevention course. “
Conclusion
Pumpkin seeds are a valuable product, but should be consumed in doses. If there is an individual intolerance in the form of severe, persistent diarrhea or rashes, admission should be discontinued. Without negative reactions from the body, seeds can be replaced with pumpkin seed oil, in which the concentration of nutrients is much higher.