Pumpkin seeds are one of nature' s almost perfect foods. They are a natural source of beneficial constituents such as carbohydrates, amino acids and unsaturated fatty acids. They contain most of the B vitamins along with C, D, E, and K. They also have the minerals calcium, potassium, niacin and phosphorous. Pumpkin seeds have mainly been used to treat prostate and bladder problems, but they have also been known to help with depression and learning disabilities

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1. Pumpkin is also a natural source of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C.

2. Pumpkin seed is used medicinally to help improve bowel function by ridding the intestinal tract of parasites and worms such as tapeworm, roundworm, schistosome, hookworm.

3. Treatment of postpartum edema

4. Reatment of postpartum milk less.