{"id":163948,"date":"2022-11-18T10:21:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T10:21:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=163948"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:27:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:27:58","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-pumpkin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-pumpkin\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin (Kaddu): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Pumpkin<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Pumpkin<\/a><\/li>
Potential Use of Pumpkin for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Pumpkins?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Pumpkins<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with the Consumption of Pumpkins<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n \n <\/span>\n $\"Join$ \n <\/a>\n
<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pumpkin, harvested in the fall, is used to scare evil spirits. Carved pumpkin, known as jack-o\u2019-lantern, is used to decorate spooky Halloween parties. It is often used to make thanksgiving pies and seasonal lattes. The scientific name of the pumpkin is Cucurbita moschata<\/em>, belonging to the family Cucurbitaceae<\/em>. Pumpkin is cultivated globally at high altitudes and sea levels from Northern Mexico to Argentina and Chile. It has spread to Europe (France and Portugal), Asia (India and China) and Western America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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A pumpkin is a trailing plant or an annual vine. The unripe fruit is often cooked as a vegetable, whereas ripe fruit is used in various beverages and confectionery. Pumpkin fruit contains constituents like \u03b2-carotene, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals1<\/a><\/sup>. Let us look at some of the potential pumpkin benefits.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Pumpkin<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The nutritional components of pumpkin are:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy:<\/strong> 26 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 1 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Water:<\/strong> 91.6 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fiber:<\/strong> 0.5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar:<\/strong> 2.76 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fats:<\/strong> 0.1 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrate:<\/strong> 6.5 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Magnesium:<\/strong> 12 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Phosphorus:<\/strong> 44 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 21 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 0.8 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Potassium:<\/strong> 340 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/a>:<\/strong> 9 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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All the parts namely, seeds, flesh, and peel of indigenous as well as hybrid pumpkins are nutrient-dense, providing many essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fibres, fats, sodium, potassium, iron, vitamin C, calcium, copper, phosphorus, isoleucine, serine, and tyrosine 6<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Smita Barode, BAMS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Pumpkin<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Various studies have shown that pumpkin may possess the following properties:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may act as an anti-oxidant\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may help lower sugar level\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may protect against cancer\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may fight against various microbes like viruses, fungi, and bacteria 1<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may increase the blood pressure\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may protect the liver\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may protect against ulcers 3<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Pumpkin seeds too have a high nutritional quotient. Two tablespoons of shelled and roasted pumpkin seeds provide 163 calories and four grams of carbohydrates, eight grams of protein and eight per cent of your daily iron needs 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\nDr. Rajeev Singh, BAMS<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Potential Use of Pumpkin for Overall Health<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Some of the potential health benefits of pumpkin are given below.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Potential Uses of Pumpkin for Diabetes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Pumpkin may be used for the management of diabetes. Reports of studies done on rabbits suggest that pumpkins may have properties to keep excess sugar levels in check. The phenolic compounds present in pumpkin may be responsible for the anti-diabetic activity. However, these studies were conducted on animals therefore, more studies are required on humans to claim these findings. You must check your sugar levels regularly and seek medical advice in case of high sugar levels 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>
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