Why pumpkin is good for men and how to use it correctly with maximum healing effect

Pumpkin is valued for its anti-inflammatory effect and beneficial effect on vision. But the ancient Greeks, who actively developed medicine, also knew about another important property of this vegetable. It was not for nothing that they considered pumpkin a symbol of male strength - one glass of juice a day allowed Greek men that day not to lose dexterity in love affairs. To understand the benefits of pumpkin for men, we studied its composition in detail and found out the best way to eat it.

Botanical description and origin

Common pumpkin (lat. Cucurbita pepo) belongs to herbaceous plants from the Pumpkin family. This is an annual plant with a taproot or branched root system. Its fruit is called pumpkin. It is a fleshy large ball or oval, covered with a strong crust and with many seeds inside. Pumpkins usually ripen in late summer and early autumn.

Pumpkin is actively grown all over the world, the first three places in its production are occupied by China, India and Russia.

Composition of pumpkin

The vegetable contains beta-carotene and vitamins B1, B2, C, E and nicotinic acid. Also pumpkin rich in the following minerals necessary for our body: potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, fluorine.

This is interesting. Pumpkin contains especially a lot of potassium - up to 204 mg per 100 g of product.

In terms of nutritional value, pumpkin is classified as a dietary product. 100 g of product contains on average 1 g of protein, 0.1 g of fat and 4.2 g of carbohydrates.The energy value is 25 kcal, which allows it to be classified as a low-calorie vegetable.

Benefits, harms and contraindications

Thanks to its vitamin and mineral composition, pumpkin has the following beneficial properties:

• improves digestion and removes excess water from the body;
• neutralizes high acidity gastric juice;
• high potassium content has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, protects against the formation of cholesterol plaques;
• Thanks to its high concentration of carotene, pumpkin strengthens the immune system and improves vision;
• Regular consumption of pumpkin reduces blood sugar levels.

Eating pumpkins can only be harmful if they are eaten unprocessed.

Eating pumpkin is contraindicated for people with:

• sick kidneys, since pumpkin contains 90% water;
• diabetes mellitus - the vegetable lowers blood sugar levels;
• low stomach acidity - pumpkin is an alkaline product in its pH composition.

The healing properties of pumpkin for men's health

Now let's take a closer look benefits for the body men. The main secret lies in the zinc content. This element normalizes the functioning of the prostate gland and is involved in the formation of sperm. Zinc is found in both the pulp and the seed.

Two more important elements for men's health are iron and potassium. Thanks to their influence on the circulatory system, and especially thanks to protection against plaques, blood flows to the right places without obstacles.

But the most unusual effect of pumpkin on the male body was discovered by scientists from the Smell and Taste Research Center in Chicago. It turns out that the smell of the vegetable excites men, acting as a powerful aphrodisiac! It increases blood flow to the penis by 40%.Perhaps men on a subconscious level feel how pumpkins are necessary for their potency.

Use of pumpkin for medicinal purposes

First of all, men should pay attention to pumpkin seeds - they have a high zinc content. If you already have problems with urination, then it is better to use sprouted seeds - they have an anti-inflammatory effect. You can eat the seeds raw, in the form of porridge, or use seed oil.

It is important. Men over 50 years of age are recommended to eat pumpkin seeds every day to prevent prostate adenoma.

Pumpkin pulp can be consumed in any form (except raw). Another interesting property of pumpkin is that it is able to retain its vitamin composition even after heat treatment. You can make soups, porridges, vegetable stews, delicious pancakes and pies from the vegetable. Or drink freshly squeezed juice, although few people like its taste. The main thing is to consume 150 g of pumpkin at least three days a week.

And don’t forget about the exciting smell of pumpkin, so it is recommended to eat it immediately before close communication with your beloved.

If you already have prostatitis, doctors prescribe pumpkin enemas and suppositories. By eating pumpkin in this unique way, you will absorb more important elements.

To prepare an enema, you need:

1. Wash and peel the pumpkin.
2. Cut a small slice out of it.
3. Boil the slice until softened.
4. Cool and strain the resulting broth.
5. Give an enema before bed for a week.

After this you can switch to candles. Candles from pumpkin seed oil They are sold at the pharmacy, but you can make them yourself. To do this, grind pumpkin seeds and mix the resulting powder with cocoa butter in a 1:1 ratio. Such suppositories also help with hemorrhoids.Introduce suppositories for a week and take a break. If the problem remains, repeat the course of treatment after two weeks.

How to choose the right pumpkin

When choosing high-quality and healthy pumpkin, follow these rules:

• You should not take fruits that are too large, they have more fibrous pulp;
• like other melons, the stalk must be dry;
• A good, ripe pumpkin has a hard skin without external damage or signs of rotting;
• It is recommended to take orange pumpkins - they are sweeter;
• when tapping on the surface, a dull sound is heard;
• the stripes on the peel should be straight.

As you may have noticed, the rules are similar to those used when choosing watermelon and melon. Therefore, experienced lovers of melons and melons should not have problems purchasing ripe and high-quality pumpkin.

Conclusion

In the modern world it is not easy to remain a real man. The fast pace of life, constant stress and unfavorable environmental situation in big cities have a detrimental effect on the complex male body. It’s good that there is help from Mother Nature herself in the form of a large, healthy pumpkin. Even just its appearance, reminiscent of the summer sun, can bring bright colors to gray everyday life.

Being a natural aphrodisiac and containing much-needed zinc and vitamins, pumpkin protects men's health. And the abundance of culinary recipes with this valuable vegetable can please the taste of almost any gourmet.