{"id":10133,"date":"2026-09-21T18:05:41","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/kuerbiskerne-cucurbita-pepo\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T18:05:41","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T18:05:41","slug":"kuerbiskerne-cucurbita-pepo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kuerbiskerne-cucurbita-pepo\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Cucurbita pepo<small>Cucurbitaceae (Cucurbitaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">is used<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">The seeds<small>raw, roasted, as oil or flour<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Nutty, mild<small>roasted, strong and spicy<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Central America<small>Oil pumpkin from Styria<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Magnesium, zinc, iron<small>and as a medicinal drug for the bladder and prostate<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Harvest September to October<small>dried year-round<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Pumpkin seeds are little powerhouses of minerals: rich in magnesium, zinc, and iron, as well as protein and unsaturated fats. These green, hull-less seeds usually come from the Styrian oil pumpkin. As a herbal remedy, pumpkin seeds are traditionally recognized for treating irritable bladder and urinary problems caused by a benignly enlarged prostate \u2013 they alleviate symptoms but do not shrink the prostate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>Styria&#039;s green gold<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/kuerbiskerne-cucurbita-pepo.jpg\" alt=\"Gr\u00fcne K\u00fcrbiskerne in einer Holzschale, dahinter ein K\u00fcrbis\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">The hull-less oil pumpkin arose through a random mutation - only this made large-scale oil production possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Pumpkins are among the oldest cultivated plants in the Americas: In Mexico, pumpkin seeds were already being collected around 10,000 years ago, long before the flesh was eaten. With Columbus, the garden pumpkin came to Europe and quickly became established in Southeast Europe.<\/p>\n<p>In Styria, a variety appeared in the 19th century whose kernels are surrounded only by a thin green membrane instead of a hard shell. From this <strong>Styrian oil pumpkin<\/strong> Green pumpkin seeds and dark green pumpkin seed oil, which is protected as &quot;Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil PGI&quot;, are still produced today. It is also cultivated in Germany, Hungary, and Slovenia, but a large proportion of the seeds sold commercially come from China.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What pumpkin seeds can do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">100g of pumpkin seeds yield approximately 30g <strong>protein<\/strong>, approximately 49 g of fat - predominantly linoleic acid and oleic acid -, around 6 g of fiber and approximately 550 mg <strong>magnesium<\/strong>, 8 mg <strong>zinc<\/strong> and 8 mg <strong>iron<\/strong>. Just a handful of 30g covers a good third of the magnesium requirement and around a quarter of the zinc requirement. It also contains vitamin E, phytosterols and tryptophan.<\/p>\n<p>Commission E describes pumpkin seeds as a medicinal drug in the context of <strong>Irritable bladder<\/strong> and urinary symptoms <strong>benign prostatic hyperplasia<\/strong> in stages I to II. The EMA&#039;s Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) classifies them as <strong>traditional herbal medicinal product<\/strong> One point \u2013 the application is therefore based on long-standing experience, not on conclusive proof of effectiveness. In a large, year-long study (GRANU), symptoms improved somewhat more with pumpkin seeds than with a placebo; the prostate itself did not shrink.<\/p>\n<p>Important: Pumpkin seeds are not a substitute for medical advice. Urinary problems can have many causes, including serious ones \u2013 therefore, you should always consult a doctor first. However, pumpkin seeds are a very good, nutrient-rich addition to your daily diet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 550 mg<\/b><span>Magnesium per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 8 mg<\/b><span>Zinc per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 30 g<\/b><span>Protein per 100g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>30 g<\/b><span>a good daily portion (a handful)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in pumpkin seeds<\/h2>\n<p>Pumpkin seeds contain fatty oil with plenty of linoleic and oleic acid, protein with abundant arginine and tryptophan, fiber, phytosterols (especially delta-7 sterols), tocopherols (vitamin E), carotenoids such as lutein, lignans as well as magnesium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, potassium, manganese and copper.<\/p>\n<p>The green color of Styrian pumpkin seeds and oil comes from the chlorophyll in the thin seed coat. Pumpkin seed oil is pressed from roasted seeds and is therefore very aromatic, but not suitable for frying.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes pumpkin seeds stronger<\/h2>\n<p>Pumpkin seeds are a small upgrade everywhere - in salads, in bread, in muesli.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Vitamin C<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Bell pepper &amp; lemon<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It helps extract iron from the kernels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">lettuce<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>pumpkin seed oil<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Styrian classic with lamb&#039;s lettuce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Breakfast<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">in the <i>Muesli &amp; Yogurt<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Protein and magnesium to start.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Roast<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">short <i>without fat<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Aroma like nuts, crunchy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Bread<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">in the <i>wholemeal dough<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Or sprinkled on top.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">pumpkin<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Pumpkin soup<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Seeds and oil as a topping.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">oil<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Heat pumpkin seed oil<\/i><\/div>\n<p>It loses its aroma and becomes bitter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Salt<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>heavily salted snacks<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Preferably left in its natural state.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Crowd<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>bagfuls<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Plenty of energy - a handful is enough.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>warm and open<\/i><\/div>\n<p>They become rancid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Self-treatment<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>instead of a doctor&#039;s visit<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Always get bladder problems checked out by a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Origin<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>cheap and untested<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Pay attention to origin and quality.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where they belong<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Styrian salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With pumpkin seed oil and seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">pumpkin seed bread<\/span><span class=\"w\">Made with whole wheat flour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Muesli and porridge<\/span><span class=\"w\">With apple and cinnamon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pumpkin soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">Topped with roasted kernels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pumpkin seed pesto<\/span><span class=\"w\">With parsley or wild garlic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pumpkin seed paste<\/span><span class=\"w\">As a spread for bread.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Roasted kernels<\/span><span class=\"w\">Served with paprika and salt as a snack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">pumpkin seed breading<\/span><span class=\"w\">For vegetables or fish.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Vanilla ice cream with pumpkin seed oil<\/span><span class=\"w\">Styrian specialty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Salad topping<\/span><span class=\"w\">Over arugula or lamb&#039;s lettuce.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> Roast the seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, until they begin to crackle and pop. Always add pumpkin seed oil to the finished dish and store opened bottles in a cool, dark place.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Pumpkin seeds for bladder and prostate<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Pumpkin seed cure<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Have a doctor determine the cause of the urinary problems.<\/li>\n<li>Eat 10g of pumpkin seeds daily (about 1 heaped tablespoon), morning and evening, chew thoroughly.<\/li>\n<li>The kernels can be eaten whole, coarsely ground, or in muesli.<\/li>\n<li>Continue using the application for several weeks to months - if any effect appears at all, it will only be slowly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>Traditionally used to relieve symptoms of overactive bladder and urinary problems caused by a benignly enlarged prostate (stages I to II), after serious underlying causes have been ruled out. The kernels only relieve symptoms; they do not shrink the prostate.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>According to Commission E, 10 g of semen per day; standardized finished products according to the package insert. Consult a doctor immediately if blood appears in the urine, fever, pain, urinary retention, or if symptoms worsen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>In Ayurveda, pumpkin seeds are considered sweet, slightly warming, and nourishing. They are used to strengthen the body and support the urinary tract, and are considered balancing for Vata, but in larger quantities, they are considered heavy for Kapha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), pumpkin seeds are called Nan Gua Zi. They are considered sweet and neutral, have a beneficial effect on the stomach and large intestine, and were traditionally used primarily against intestinal worms such as tapeworms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Doctor&#039;s visit:<\/strong> Always consult a doctor if you experience problems with urination - pumpkin seeds are not a substitute for diagnosis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warning signs:<\/strong> If you experience blood in your urine, fever, pain, or urinary retention, see a doctor immediately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Rare; cross-reactions with other cucurbits are possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Energy:<\/strong> very high in fat and calories; a handful a day is sufficient.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Quality:<\/strong> Discard any kernels that smell rancid or are moldy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/kuerbis-cucurbita-maxima\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">pumpkin<\/span><span class=\"d\">The fruit to the kernel.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/sonnenblumenkerne-helianthus-annuus\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Sunflower seeds<\/span><span class=\"d\">The local source of vitamin E.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/brennnessel-urtica-dioica-2\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Stinging nettle<\/span><span class=\"d\">The root cause of the prostate.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/feldsalat-valerianella-locusta\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">Lamb&#039;s lettuce<\/span><span class=\"d\">A classic with pumpkin seed oil.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/zink-bisglycinat\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Zinc bisglycinate<\/span><span class=\"d\">Zinc in capsule form.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/magnesiumcitrat\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Magnesium citrate<\/span><span class=\"d\">Magnesium is readily available.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Commission E: <em>Monograph Cucurbitae peponis semen (pumpkin seeds).<\/em> Federal Gazette 1985, amended 1991.<\/li>\n<li>European Medicines Agency, Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC): <em>Community herbal monograph on Cucurbita pepo L., semen.<\/em> EMA\/HMPC\/136024\/2010.<\/li>\n<li>Vahlensieck W et al. <em>Effects of pumpkin seed in men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia in the one-year, randomized, placebo-controlled GRANU study.<\/em> Urologia Internationalis 2015; 94(3): 286\u2013295.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Seeds, pumpkin and squash seed kernels, dried<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>German Nutrition Society (DGE): <em>Reference values for nutrient intake - magnesium and zinc.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>K\u00fcrbiskerne (Cucurbita pepo) Botanischer Name Cucurbita pepoK\u00fcrbisgew\u00e4chse (Cucurbitaceae) Verwendet wird Die Samenroh, ger\u00f6stet, als \u00d6l oder Mehl Geschmack Nussig, mildger\u00f6stet kr\u00e4ftig und w\u00fcrzig Herkunft Mittelamerika\u00d6lk\u00fcrbis aus der Steiermark Bekannt f\u00fcr Magnesium, Zink, Eisenund als Arzneidroge f\u00fcr Blase und Prostata Saison Ernte September bis Oktobergetrocknet ganzj\u00e4hrig Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn der<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10132,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10133","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10133"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10133\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}