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GlossaryCucurbita pepo

species of plant including pumpkins, zucchinis, and certain squashes

Cucurbita pepo is a species of plant in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, which includes varieties such as pumpkins, zucchinis, and certain types of squash. It is widely cultivated for its edible fruit, seeds, and sometimes even its flowers. The plant is also studied for its potential health benefits, including its rich nutrient content and possible antioxidant properties.

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research Isolation, Structural Elucidation, and Therapeutic Potentials of Root of Cucurbita Pepo

January 2021

Pumpkin roots contain compounds like Alpha-spinasterol, squalene, and palmitic acid, which may have health benefits like reducing depression, treating certain cancers, and having antibacterial properties.

research Natural Compounds Used For Treating Hair Loss

February 2023 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design”

Natural remedies like certain plants can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.

research Development and Evaluation of Polyherbal Emulgel Formulation: A Preventive Hair Care Preparation

January 2019 in “International Journal of Herbal Medicine”

The polyherbal emulgel created for hair care was safe, had good qualities, and could lead to future hair care products.

Phytotherapeutic Alternatives to the Use of Finasteride and Dutasteride as 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review

research Phytotherapeutic Alternatives to the Use of Finasteride and Dutasteride as 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review

January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health”

Some plant-based products might treat hair loss with fewer side effects than current medications.

Scientific Opinion on the Substantiation of a Health Claim Related to a Combination of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, D-Biotin, and Pumpkin Seed Oil and Maintenance of Normal Hair Pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

research Scientific Opinion on the Substantiation of a Health Claim Related to a Combination of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, D-Biotin, and Pumpkin Seed Oil and Maintenance of Normal Hair Pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

1 citations , July 2012 in “EFSA Journal”

The combination of certain vitamins and pumpkin seed oil has not been proven to maintain normal hair.

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