Pumpkin Seeds

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Also known as:  Pepitas

 

Description

Pumpkin Seeds are the Seeds obtained from the Pumpkin.

 

Botanical Names

 Cucurbita maxima

 Cucurbita mixta

 Cucurbita moschata

 Cucurbita pepo

 All species of Pumpkin belong to the Gourd (Cucurbitaceae) family.

 

 

 

Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

Digestive System

 Pumpkin Seeds may facilitate the elimination of Intestinal Parasites (including Roundworms and Tapeworms) (primarily due to the Cucurbitin content of Pumpkin Seeds). 

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