Pumpkin fruit for health benefits

Pumpkin is a food that is rich in vitamins A and C, minerals, and carbohydrates. There are five known species of the common pumpkin, Cucurbita maxima Duchenes ie, Cucurbita Ficifolia Bouche, Cucurbita mixta, Cucurbita moschata Duchenes, and Cucurbita L. pipo The fifth Cucurbita species in Indonesia called pumpkin (pumpkin) because it has characteristics similar. Based on research conducted by the Nutrition and health experts, pumpkins have enormous benefits for health to cure various diseases and also for beauty.

Elements of vitamins contained in a pumpkin:

• In 100 grams of pumpkin contains 34 calories.
• Fat 0.8
• 45 milligrams of calcium.
• 0.8 Mineral.
• Fiber.
• Vitamin C.
• Vitamin A.

Chemical compounds found in pumpkin plants:

Saponin

• A source of anti-bacterial and anti-viral.
• Boost the immune system.
• Increase vitality.
• Reducing sugar levels in the blood.
• amengurangi blood clotting.

Flavonoids

• Blood circulation throughout the body and prevent the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis.
• Reduce the cholesterol content and reduce the accumulation of fat in the blood vessel wall.
• Reduce the levels of risk of coronary heart disease.
• Contains anti-inflammatory (anti-inflammatory).
• Function as antioxidants.
• Help reduce the pain if there is bleeding or swelling.
• Tannins

• As binding protein and as a protective protein from rumen microbial degradation.

Pumpkin fruit for health benefits

• High blood pressure.
• Arterostklerosis / narrowing pemculuh virgin.
• Coronary heart.
• Diabetes mellitus / diabetes.
• Reduce the heat.
• CHAPTER launched.
• Prevent the development of cancer cells.
• For children who suffer from intestinal worms, 10 grams of fresh roasted pumpkin seeds and then ground into powder, brewed with hot / warm water, then dsaring and drink well before going to bed.
• Gatah of fresh pumpkin peel can be used as a face mask (facial skin tightening, acne, and skin smoothing). Spread pumpkin sap in the face, let sit 20 minutes, rinse with warm water.
• For young women or mothers who want to lose excess weight, consumption of boiled pumpkin as a full breakfast menu or dinner menu. Apply for 1 week, feel the results.