OK. So this is not a topic you really want to bring up at the dinner table, but although not as common as in developing countries, many Americans have worms (and not just in their backyard). Good news is there are some really amazing natural remedies that fight these unwelcomed “after-dinner guests.” For instance, both raw pumpkin and papaya seeds have been found to fight both larger “worms” and even smaller blood-born parasites. Here is some insightful information from few studies:
“The time of [worm] paralysis was 1.88±0.52 minute and 1.93 ±0.57 minute whereas the time of [worm] death was 3.45 ±0.17 minute and 4.90±0.18 minute in the case of Carica papaya (papaya seeds) and Cucurbita (pumpkin seeds) maxima respectively” (1).
Furthermore, phyto-chemicals known as cucurbitacins (found in both pumpkin and squash seeds) have been found to fight Plasmodium berghei-simulated malaria infection in animals by shutting down the parasite’s inter-cellular development (2).
What does this mean? That active compounds in these edible seeds can potentially paralyze, inhibit the growth, and actually destroy intestinal/ blood-born parasites! Amazing!
Not afraid of worms? Pumpkin seeds and oil have shown good effect on reducing an enlarged prostate gland (3). Don’t have a prostate? Even on a general note… these seeds are nutrient powerhouses! Enjoy!
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1) Sengupta Rupa et al / Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm. 4(4), Jul–Aug 2013
2) Bioorg Med Chem. 2011 Dec 15;19(24):7474-81.
3) Urol Int. 2015;94(3):286-95.
“The time of [worm] paralysis was 1.88±0.52 minute and 1.93 ±0.57 minute whereas the time of [worm] death was 3.45 ±0.17 minute and 4.90±0.18 minute in the case of Carica papaya (papaya seeds) and Cucurbita (pumpkin seeds) maxima respectively” (1).
Furthermore, phyto-chemicals known as cucurbitacins (found in both pumpkin and squash seeds) have been found to fight Plasmodium berghei-simulated malaria infection in animals by shutting down the parasite’s inter-cellular development (2).
What does this mean? That active compounds in these edible seeds can potentially paralyze, inhibit the growth, and actually destroy intestinal/ blood-born parasites! Amazing!
Not afraid of worms? Pumpkin seeds and oil have shown good effect on reducing an enlarged prostate gland (3). Don’t have a prostate? Even on a general note… these seeds are nutrient powerhouses! Enjoy!
We are days away from releasing our "The Gut/ Brain Connection & Beyond" video series to YouTube (for a limited time) and DVD. Click here to order your copy today!
1) Sengupta Rupa et al / Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm. 4(4), Jul–Aug 2013
2) Bioorg Med Chem. 2011 Dec 15;19(24):7474-81.
3) Urol Int. 2015;94(3):286-95.
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