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Glossary Cucurbita 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

This study identified compounds like hexadecanoic acid, alphaspinasterol, and squalene in Cucurbita pepo roots, which may offer new pharmacological approaches for developing therapies for various conditions.

research RETRACTED ARTICLE: Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo subsp. ovifera) decoction promotes Trichinella spiralis expulsion during intestinal phase via “Weep and Sweep” mechanism

4 citations , January 2024 in “Scientific Reports”

Pumpkin seeds may help expel parasites, but findings are retracted.

research The beneficial effects of Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepoL.) seed oil for health condition of men

15 citations , June 2018 in “Food Reviews International”

This review discusses the potential benefits of pumpkin seed oil for men's health, particularly in conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, overactive bladder, and androgenic alopecia, but reports no new clinical results.

research Anti-Aging, Anti-Inflammatory, and Cytoprotective Properties of Lactobacillus- and Kombucha-Fermented C. pepo L. Peel and Pulp Extracts with Prototype Skin Toner Development

4 citations , October 2025 in “Molecules”

This study concluded that extracts from fermented pumpkin peel and pulp, processed with Lactobacillus strains and kombucha, may serve as multifunctional cosmetic ingredients, offering antioxidant protection, anti-aging, and skin regeneration benefits by demonstrating cytoprotective effects and reducing inflammatory cytokines in cell assays.

research Oral Supplementation with l-Cystine, Serenoa repens, Cucurbita pepo, and Pygeum africanum in Chronic Telogen Effluvium and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Study

July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

This study found that after 6 months of taking an oral supplement, patients with chronic telogen effluvium or androgenetic alopecia experienced a statistically significant increase in hair density and overall improved hair appearance compared to those taking a placebo, with the supplement being well tolerated.

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