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1Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of veterinary medicine, Zagazig university, Zagazig, Egypt.
International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical Research
|December 20, 2021
Summary
Pumpkin seed oil offers significant nutritional and medicinal benefits, particularly for prostate health, diabetes, anxiety, and cancer. This review explores its diverse applications and biological activities for researchers.
Area of Science:
- Phytochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Pumpkin seed oil (PSO) is recognized for its nutritional and medicinal properties.
- Historically, PSO has been used for preventing various ailments, notably prostate diseases.
- Emerging research indicates PSO's potential in managing diabetes, anxiety, and cancer.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the characterization and properties of PSO from different pumpkin species.
- To highlight the therapeutic applications of PSO against various disease pathophysiologies.
- To provide insights into the biological activities of PSO extracts for scientific research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific studies on pumpkin seed oil.
- Analysis of characterization and property data of PSO.
- Compilation of research on PSO's efficacy in disease treatment.
Main Results:
- PSO possesses diverse nutritional and medicinal values.
- Significant evidence supports PSO's role in prostate health management.
- Studies suggest PSO's effectiveness in treating diabetes, anxiety, and cancer.
Conclusions:
- Pumpkin seed oil exhibits promising biological activities and therapeutic potential.
- Further research into PSO's specific compounds and mechanisms is warranted.
- PSO represents a valuable natural ingredient for health and disease prevention.
