Pumpkin oil for prostatitis is an excellent addition to drug therapy and a means for the prevention of prostate diseases. It is rich in vitamins and microelements that are beneficial for the prostate gland and the body as a whole, which improve the functioning of the immune system and blood circulation, as well as have other positive effects. Pumpkin extract can be used both in its pure form and as microenemas, tampons and other methods.
The benefits and harms of pumpkin oil
Pumpkin oil helps against prostate adenoma due to the presence of the following beneficial substances:
- Tocopherols (vitamin E).
- Phospholipids.
- Vitamins A, F.
- Carotenoids.
- Pectins.
- Sterols.
- Rutin.
- Selenium.
- Zinc.
- Vitamin PP.
- Polyunsaturated fatty acids.
Zinc and selenium are essential for the normal functioning of the prostate gland and are involved in its immune function. No less important is rutin, which is not synthesized in the human body; it has a positive effect on blood circulation, is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant substance.
The entire composition as a whole has the following effects:
- inhibits inflammatory processes;
- improves metabolism;
- reduces pain;
- lowers cholesterol;
- improves hematopoietic function and blood circulation;
- increases the absorption of iodine by the thyroid gland, which improves the overall immunity of the body;
- saturates the prostate gland with essential microelements;
- saturates the body with vitamins and stimulates metabolism.
Contraindications
Despite this, in some cases, consuming pumpkin oil can be harmful:
- people with diabetes;
- with cholelithiasis;
- for frequent stomach upsets (acts as a laxative);
- with individual intolerance;
- consumption of a product that has expired (usually about 10 months);
- consumption of a heat-treated product (almost all beneficial properties are lost).
Ways to use pumpkin seed oil
There are several ways to take pumpkin oil for prostatitis and prostate adenoma, the choice depends only on the form of the substance and personal preference. Treatment of prostatitis with pumpkin oil in its pure form can be carried out orally, using tampons or microenemas. The last two methods are considered more effective, but are not suitable for people with acute hemorrhoids or anal injuries.
Taking capsules
Gelatin capsules are taken orally; the quantity and duration of the course are determined by the instructions for use and the attending physician.
How to drink it neat
It is recommended to use the product in its pure form 3 times a day before meals or 2-3 hours after, one teaspoon at a time. For preventive purposes, the dosage is reduced to one spoon per day. It is necessary to continue the course of treatment for at least a month. In addition, it can be used as a regular dressing for food or drunk with cranberry juice or orange juice in the proportion of 1 tbsp. l. per glass of drink.
Setting up microenemas
To use pumpkin oil for prostatitis in the form of microenemas, it is diluted in slightly warm water, the proportions are about 100 ml of water and 10 ml of oil. It is best to use this method before bed. After administering the enema, you must remain at rest for about 15 minutes. But it is preferable to use pumpkin oil for prostatitis in the form of tampons administered rectally throughout the night. The course of such treatment is from 5 to 10 procedures. The frequency of application is no more than once a week, otherwise the intestinal microflora can be disrupted.
With all the benefits of use, it is worth remembering that treatment of prostatitis with traditional methods can only be used as an addition to drug therapy, but in no case as a replacement for it.
