Introduction: Pumpkin is warm in nature and sweet in flavor; it affects the Spleen and Stomach meridians. Pumpkin belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, an annual creeping herb. It is rich in vitamins A, B, C, and minerals, the 8 essential amino acids required by the human body, histidine necessary for children, soluble fiber, lutein, and components such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and zinc.
Pumpkin has the effects of tonifying the middle energizer and replenishing Qi, resolving phlegm, and stopping cough. It can be used for Qi deficiency and fatigue, intercostal neuralgia, and malaria. It can also expel roundworms and relieve scalds. Modern research has shown that pumpkin is rich in cobalt, which can promote metabolism and effectively lower blood sugar. The zinc in pumpkin is an important substance for human growth and development. Pumpkin contains mannitol, which can effectively promote bowel movements and prevent constipation. The pectin in pumpkin can slow down the digestion and absorption of monosaccharides in the intestines. Pumpkin also contains a certain amount of selenium, which can eliminate lipid peroxides in the body and prevent diabetes and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
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