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Pumpkin [Cucurbita pepo]
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At a glance
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) seed and oil are used for symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Pumpkin seed has a diuretic effect and helps relieve bladder and prostate discomfort.
Description
The chemicals in pumpkin seed cause an increase in urination (diuretic effect), which helps relieve bladder and prostate discomfort. Some chemicals might also reduce swelling (inflammation) in the prostate.
Indications
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Therapeutic class
Herbal and Nutraceuticals
Pharmacological class
Herbal Supplement (Prostate Health)
Pharmacology
Chemicals in pumpkin seed have a diuretic effect and reduce prostate inflammation. They help relieve bladder and prostate discomfort and may improve BPH symptoms.
Mechanism of action
Relieves prostate discomfort through diuretic and anti-inflammatory effects.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- BPH: 5 grams pumpkin seed twice daily
- Pumpkin seed oil or extract: 1-2 capsules/tablets 1-2 times daily
- Pumpkin seed oil: 160 mg 1-3 times daily (in combination with saw palmetto and other ingredients)
Administration
- Follow the prescribed dose
- Take at the same time each day
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember; skip if it's almost time for next dose; do not double the dose.
Side effects
Side Effects:
- Safe in food amounts
- Possibly safe in medicinal amounts
- Side effects are rare
Precautions & warnings
- Insufficient reliable information for use in medicinal amounts during pregnancy and lactation
- Consult doctor before using in medicinal amounts
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to pumpkin or any ingredient
Drug interactions
No known interactions.
Food interactions
Not food-related; it is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol.
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Insufficient reliable information for medicinal use during pregnancy; stick with usual food amounts.
Use in lactation
Use in Lactation: Insufficient reliable information for medicinal use during lactation; stick with usual food amounts.
Pediatric use
Safety not established in children; consult your doctor.
Geriatric use
Caution required in elderly patients; consult your doctor.
Renal / hepatic impairment
Renal Impairment: Caution in kidney disease; consult your doctor.
Hepatic Impairment: Caution in liver disease; consult your doctor.
Overdose effects
No overdose information available; consult your doctor if taken in excess.
Storage conditions
Store below 25°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight; keep out of reach of children.
Chemical structure
Pumpkin [Cucurbita pepo]