This study suggests that 9-Octadecenoic acid (Z)-, 2,3-dihydroxypropyl ester from African Yam bean seeds may inhibit the human 5α-reductase II enzyme, potentially helping manage BPH, although further studies are needed.
In this study, roasting fluted pumpkin seeds decreased moisture, crude protein, oxalate, and other anti-nutrients while increasing ash, crude fiber, carbohydrates, and certain minerals after 60 minutes, potentially enhancing their nutritional value.
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February 2015 in “Life Sciences” This review discusses phytotherapy options for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia, noting some herbal agents show promise in trials for mild-moderate symptoms but more evidence is needed for others.
January 2019 in “Journal of Dermatology and Venereology” This study reports that topical pumpkin seed oil and sesame oil were both effective in treating alopecia areata, with no significant difference in effectiveness between the two after three months.
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.