The document suggests using natural remedies like bloodletting and honey for various health issues but lacks scientific evidence for their effectiveness.
54 citations,
May 2017 in “Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy”
Edible seeds from the Cucurbitaceae family like pumpkin and watermelon seeds are nutritious and may have health benefits, but eating too much can cause side effects.
Pumpkinseed oil is discussed as a potential treatment for hair loss, but the study cited is criticized for using a product with multiple ingredients, making it unclear if pumpkinseed oil is effective. The conversation concludes with skepticism about the study's validity and mentions that pumpkinseeds might help with DHT blocking.
The conversation discusses the use of castor oil and pumpkinseed oil for hair thickness and shine, with concerns about oral consumption. The user is already using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A user is seeing good results with RU58841 for hair loss, noting reduced shedding and thicker hair. They plan to use pumpkinseed oil as a solvent to avoid water content, which they believe reduces the effectiveness of anti-androgens.
The conversation discusses whether adding pumpkinseed oil to a regimen that already includes finasteride would provide any additional benefits for hair loss. The consensus is that while finasteride is effective, adding pumpkinseed oil might offer some extra benefits, but evidence is limited.
A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkinseed oil), a multivitamin with vitamin D, and daily collagen shakes. They acknowledge the common recommendations of minoxidil and finasteride but prefer to test natural methods and share their results.