Poosani Vithai / Pumpkin Dried Seeds ( Raw)

Botanical Name               : Cucurbita pepo

English Name                   :   Pumpkin Seed, Field pumpkin Seed

Tamil Name                     : பூசணி விதை  / Poosani Vithai

Hindi Name                     :  सफ़ेद कद्दू , कुमढ़ा / Safed kaddu ,Kumrha

Malayalam Name           :  കുമ്പളം, കുമ്പളന്ന / Kumpalam, Kumpalanna

Telugu Name                   :  బుడదెగుమ్మడి, బూడిదే గుమ్మడి / budadegummadi, budide-gummadi

 

About Poosani Vithai( Pumpkin Seeds):-

       Pumpkin is a creeping plant that is creeping or semi-shrubby, annual, velvet-hairy. Broadly ovate-heart shaped to triangular-heart shaped leaves, 20-30 cm long, 20-35 cm broad, are often with three to five deep lobes, and with toothed margins. The plant has solitary, flowers borne in leaf axils. Pumpkin seeds are about 1.5 cm (0.5 in) long, flat, asymmetrically oval, light green in color, and usually covered by a white husk. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of protein, magnesium, copper, and zinc.

 

Internal Benefits of Poosani Vithai( Pumpkin Seeds):-

Poosani Vithai( Pumpkin Seeds) for Bone health:

Magnesium is important for bone formation. High magnesium intake is associated with a greater bone density and has been shown to decrease the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Poosani Vithai( Pumpkin Seeds) for Diabetes:

For every 100 milligrams/day increase in magnesium intake, the risk of developing type 2 diabetes decreases by approximately 15 percent. Low magnesium levels can impair insulin secretion and lower insulin sensitivity.

Poosani Vithai( Pumpkin Seeds) for Healthy Heart:

Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of healthy fats, fibers, and various antioxidants that are beneficial for the heart. These seeds consist of monounsaturated fatty acids that help to lower bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol in the blood. The presence of magnesium in the seeds helps to regularize blood pressure levels.

Poosani Vithai( Pumpkin Seeds) for Insomnia prevention:

Pumpkin seeds are a rich source of tryptophan, an amino acid. Tryptophan has been used to treat chronic insomnia because the body converts it into serotonin, the"feel-good" or"relaxing" hormone, and melatonin, the "sleep hormone."Having a few pumpkin seeds before bed, with a small number of carbohydrates such as a piece of fruit, maybe beneficial in providing your body with the tryptophan needed for melatonin production.

Poosani Vithai( Pumpkin Seeds) for Pregnant Women:

It is estimated that over 80 percent of women worldwide have inadequate zinc intake. Low levels of zinc alter circulating levels of multiple hormones associated with the onset of labor. In addition to this, zinc is essential for normal immune function and the prevention of uterine infections. All of these could potentially contribute to preterm birth.

 

External Benefits of Pudina(Spearmint):-

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Procurement & Agriculture Method:

 90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature; the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.

 

Disclaimer:

 The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as its been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.