The benefits and harms of pumpkin seed oil for men
As men age, health problems can develop. One of the available traditional medicine is pumpkin seed oil, which is becoming increasingly popular in the prevention and treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma. This product has a number of healing properties that have a beneficial effect on the reproductive organs of men. In order to be convinced of the benefits of pumpkin oil, you need to know what properties it has, how it affects the male body, and how to use it correctly.
Useful and medicinal properties
Pumpkin is a storehouse of nutrients, but it is in the oil that the largest amount of important components obtained from seeds is concentrated. Therefore, pumpkin seed oil is used for therapeutic purposes not only in folk, but also in traditional medicine. Consider the main properties of the product.
- Antimicrobial and antiparasitic property. Oil destroys the shell of the microorganism and cleanses the body of decay products of bacteria.
- metabolic action. It is carried out due to the regulation of fat metabolism.
- Regenerative ability. The components of the oil enhance the production of collagen and elastin.
- Antiseptic effect. It has a combination of acids found in pumpkin seed oil.
- Increased secretion and diuretic action. Occurs due to irritation of oil receptors.
- Antioxidant property.Inherent in pumpkin due to its content of ascorbic acid, retinol and vitamin A.
- Laxative action. Occurs due to increased secretion of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Increased immune activity. A huge amount of vitamins stimulates the body to fight viruses more effectively.
- Regulation of the level of "useful" and "harmful" cholesterol in the blood.
- Improved spermatogenesis. The combination of components necessary for men's health enhances the secretion of the prostate and has a positive effect on the formation of active healthy spermatozoa, solving the problem of infertility.
- Impact on the prostate. Increases the blood supply to the prostate gland, especially when the oil is applied topically.
- Restoration of hormonal levels in men.
- Moisturizing and nourishing effect on the skin and hair follicles.
- Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic action. It is provided by acids and the electrolyte composition of the oil.
- Improvement of visual function.
Harm and contraindications
Pumpkin seed oil brings great benefits to the body, but do not forget that its use can be harmful, and for some people such a product is completely contraindicated. Let's dwell on some contraindications that you might not know about.
- Cholelithiasis, cholecystitis. Due to the fact that the oil irritates the receptors, the motility of the gallbladder increases, and in the presence of stones, the ducts become blocked, and an acute need for surgical intervention may develop.
- Tendency to diarrhea. Pumpkin seed oil increases the secretion of the gastrointestinal tract. That is why diarrhea is a contraindication, as dehydration of the body may begin.
- Acute hepatitis. Increased production of bile irritates the liver tissue even more, while it needs rest.
- Stones in the kidneys. The mechanism of irritation of the receptors increases the peristalsis of the urinary tract, and this can lead to complete occlusion (closing) of the lumen of the duct, which will lead to renal failure.
The principle of action on the body
The positive effect on the body of pumpkin seed oil is due to the combination of substances, which together and separately affect different structures of the male body.
- Stearic acid regulates blood cholesterol levels.
- Vitamin E is an antioxidant. That is why it prevents the development of prostate adenoma.
- Linoleic acid has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, thereby improving nutrition in the prostate gland.
- Rutin strengthens the walls of small vessels, which maintains a normal blood supply to the prostate.
- B vitamins have a general strengthening effect on the entire body, and also affect the formation of healthy spermatozoa.
- Linolenic acid enhances the protective functions of the skin.
- Phytosterols reduce the absorption of toxic substances in the intestines and minimize the risk of inflammation of the gland and bladder.
- Carotenoids improve vision and slow down the aging process.
- Phospholipids restore disturbed fat metabolism and improve prostate elasticity.
- Flavonoids have antibacterial action.
- Tocopherols enhance tissue respiration and have a beneficial effect on cellular metabolism.
Instructions for use
To date, in pharmacy chains you can find many dosage forms, where pumpkin seed oil is sold:
- capsules;
- in liquid form;
- candles.
Therefore, with the help of oil, it is possible to influence the problem both from the outside and inside.
- Tampons can be purchased ready-made, as well as made at home. To do this, you need to twist the cotton into a roller so that you can stretch the thread in the center, for which you will pull the tampon after use.
- Capsules are sold in packs of 100 or more. They are taken orally. An important requirement is that the shell cannot be bitten through so that the liquid contents do not pour into the oral cavity. It is best to drink the capsule with a glass of water, because this is how it will enter the gastrointestinal tract. Under the action of enzymes, the shell will melt, and the contents will be absorbed from the intestines directly into the blood.
- Oil in liquid form for diseases of the prostate is advised to use in the form of microclysters or by soaking tampons. The therapeutic element is injected into the rectum and acts locally.
- For microclysters, you can use a small pear. In this case, the oil should be injected into the rectum in liquid form.
- Candles are one of the most convenient ways to use for prostatitis or prostate adenoma. Such a dosage form is introduced into the rectum, and there, under the influence of the temperature of the surrounding tissues, it melts. In this case, liquid oil is absorbed into the capillaries of the prostate gland.
How to take with prostatitis?
First of all, you need to know that prevention or treatment with pumpkin seed oil should be prescribed by a doctor, and followed by follow-up. Buy this drug only in a pharmacy, because that is where the oil is sold for medicinal purposes. Be sure to check with your doctor how to drink a natural drug.
You should also not forget that this is an additional treatment to the main therapy, especially if you suffer from prostate adenoma. Adenoma is a tumor-like formation that requires a more serious approach to treatment, however, pumpkin seed oil can serve as an excellent tool for the prevention of this disease.
If the course of treatment has already been started, then it is important to take the drug correctly, exactly as the specialist prescribed it.
Before local use of pumpkin seed oil, it is necessary to douche with a cleansing enema. This is done for hygienic purposes.
Usually, for the prevention of prostate adenoma or prostatitis, pumpkin seed oil is prescribed orally, 2 capsules in the morning and evening with meals, in combination with topical application. It is necessary to insert rectally a candle or a swab moistened with oil overnight. But it is also possible to take candles twice: in the morning and in the evening. If you used a swab moistened with oil, then the next morning do not forget to remove it from the rectum, otherwise you may start an inflammatory process in the anal area.
In order to cure this male pathology, it is necessary to combine a folk remedy with the intake of basic drugs. In such cases, the dosage of pumpkin seed oil is increased.
Reviews
According to the reviews of men, the following conclusions can be drawn:
- taking pumpkin seed oil really has a beneficial effect on the prostate;
- oil is an excellent tool for the prevention of prostate adenoma;
- it is actively used by doctors in the treatment of this pathology;
- improves spermatogenesis and the quality of the resulting seminal fluid;
- after a full course of treatment, not only specialists, but also patients notice an improvement.
There are also a few negative reviews.Some men report that the remedy was ineffective or even made the problem worse. This is most often associated with the purchase of a low-quality product, the presence of individual intolerance or chronic diseases.
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