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GlossaryCucurbita pepo

species of plant including pumpkins, zucchinis, and certain squashes

Cucurbita pepo is a species of plant in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae, which includes varieties such as pumpkins, zucchinis, and certain types of squash. It is widely cultivated for its edible fruit, seeds, and sometimes even its flowers. The plant is also studied for its potential health benefits, including its rich nutrient content and possible antioxidant properties.

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Oral Supplementation with L-Cystine, Serenoa Repens, Cucurbita Pepo, and Pygeum Africanum in Chronic Telogen Effluvium and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Study

research Oral Supplementation with <sc>l</sc>-Cystine, Serenoa repens, Cucurbita pepo, and Pygeum africanum in Chronic Telogen Effluvium and Androgenetic Alopecia: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Study

July 2024 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

The supplement significantly improves hair density and appearance in people with hair loss.

research Anti-Aging, Anti-Inflammatory, and Cytoprotective Properties of Lactobacillus- and Kombucha-Fermented C. pepo L. Peel and Pulp Extracts with Prototype Skin Toner Development

4 citations , October 2025 in “Molecules”

Fermented pumpkin extracts can be effective for anti-aging and skin protection.

research Isolation, Structural Elucidation and Therapeutic Potentials of Root of Cucurbita pepo

January 2021

Pumpkin roots contain compounds like Alpha-spinasterol, squalene, and palmitic acid, which may have health benefits like reducing depression, treating certain cancers, and having antibacterial properties.

research Natural Compounds Used for Treating Hair Loss

February 2023 in “Current Pharmaceutical Design”

Natural remedies like certain plants can help reduce hair loss and promote hair growth.

Scientific Opinion on the Substantiation of a Health Claim Related to a Combination of Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Pyridoxine, D-Biotin, and Pumpkin Seed Oil and Maintenance of Normal Hair Pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

research Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to a combination of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, D‐biotin and pumpkin seed oil and maintenance of normal hair pursuant to Article 13(5) of Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006

1 citations , July 2012 in “EFSA Journal”

The combination of certain vitamins and pumpkin seed oil has not been proven to maintain normal hair.

research Amazing Benefits Of Pumpkin Seed Oil

May 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

Pumpkin seed oil may improve hair growth, heart health, and reduce inflammation.

Phytotherapeutic Alternatives to the Use of Finasteride and Dutasteride as 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review

research Phytotherapeutic Alternatives to the Use of Finasteride and Dutasteride as 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Review

January 2024 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health”

Some plant-based products might treat hair loss with fewer side effects than current medications.

Phytotherapeutics for the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia: A Narrative Review

research FITOTERÁPICOS PARA O MANEJO DA ALOPECIA ANDROGENÉTICA: UMAREVISÃO NARRATIVA

January 2025

Phytotherapy offers a safer alternative for managing hair loss with fewer side effects.

The Beneficial Effects of Pumpkin (Cucurbita Pepo L.) Seed Oil for Men's Health

research The beneficial effects of Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepoL.) seed oil for health condition of men

15 citations , June 2018 in “Food Reviews International”

Pumpkin seed oil may improve prostate health, bladder control, and hair growth in men.

Impact of a Novel Dietary Supplement on Efficacy of Pharmacological Treatments for Androgenic Alopecia: A Real-Life, Multicenter, Randomized, Assessor-Blinded Trial on 225 Subjects

research Impact of a Novel Dietary Supplement on Efficacy of Pharmacological Treatments for Androgenic Alopecia: A Real‐Life, Multicenter, Randomized, Assessor‐Blinded Trial on 225 Subjects

August 2025 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

The dietary supplement AGA-P improves the effectiveness of hair loss treatments.

Retracted Article: Pumpkin Seeds (Cucurbita Pepo Subsp. Ovifera) Decoction Promotes Trichinella Spiralis Expulsion During Intestinal Phase Via 'Weep and Sweep' Mechanism

research RETRACTED ARTICLE: Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo subsp. ovifera) decoction promotes Trichinella spiralis expulsion during intestinal phase via “Weep and Sweep” mechanism

4 citations , January 2024 in “Scientific Reports”

Pumpkin seeds may help expel parasites, but findings are retracted.

research Pumpkin seed oil vs. minoxidil 5% topical foam for the treatment of female pattern hair loss: A randomized comparative trial

4 citations , February 2021 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Pumpkin seed oil slightly outperforms minoxidil foam in treating hair loss with fewer side effects.

research Non-surgical management of BPH: An updated review of current literature and state of the art on natural compounds and medical therapy

5 citations , December 2024 in “Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia”

Personalized treatment is crucial for effectively managing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

research Botanical drug preparations for alleviating hair loss in menopausal women: a global ethnopharmacological mini-review

November 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

Botanical treatments like saw palmetto, rosemary oil, and ginseng may help reduce hair loss in menopausal women.

research Changes in European Legislation Make it Timely to Introduce a Transparent Market Surveillance System for Cosmetics

12 citations , January 2007 in “Acta dermato-venereologica”

Europe needs a clear system to watch over cosmetics for safety and to make sure product claims are true.

research 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic obstruction

1 citations , November 2015 in “Cochrane library”

5-alpha-reductase inhibitors help treat urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.

Efficacy and Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

research Efficacy and Side Effects of Drugs Commonly Used for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Associated With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

35 citations , May 2020 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

Different drugs for prostate-related urinary symptoms work but have various side effects, and treatment should be tailored to the individual.

Early Plant Growth and Biochemical Responses Induced by Azospirillum Brasilense Sp245 Lipopolysaccharides in Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Seedlings Are Attenuated by Procyanidin B2

research Early plant growth and biochemical responses induced by Azospirillum brasilense Sp245 lipopolysaccharides in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings are attenuated by procyanidin B2

11 citations , March 2018 in “Protoplasma”

Lipopolysaccharides boost wheat seedling growth, but procyanidin B2 weakens this effect.

Safety Assessment of Linum Usitatissimum (Linn.) Ingestion in New Zealand Rabbits

research Safety assessment of Linum usitatissimum (Linn.) Ingestion in New Zealand rabbits

2 citations , February 2016 in “African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines”

Prolonged linseed ingestion is safe for rabbits.

New Therapeutics in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia

research Nouvelles thérapeutiques dans la prise en charge de l’alopécie androgénétique

March 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)”

De nouvelles thérapies promettent de mieux traiter la perte de cheveux due à l'alopécie androgénétique.

research A report on the dissolved bioactive compounds of medicinal values in the high altitude hotsprings of Ladakh

July 2025

Ladakh hotsprings contain compounds with potential medicinal benefits for various health conditions.

Current Application of Achillea Millefolium L. Based on Uses Mentioned by Ibn Rushd: A Review

research Current Application Of Achillea Millefoilum L. Based In Uses Mentioned By Ibn Rushd. A Review.

June 2020 in “International journal of medical science and clinical invention”

Modern research supports traditional uses of Yarrow for hair loss and skin issues.

Multiple Readout Assay for Hormonal (Androgenic and Antiandrogenic) and Cytotoxic Activity of Plant and Fungal Extracts Based on Differential Prostate Cancer Cell Line Behavior

research Multiple readout assay for hormonal (androgenic and antiandrogenic) and cytotoxic activity of plant and fungal extracts based on differential prostate cancer cell line behavior

19 citations , August 2014 in “Journal of Ethnopharmacology”

The study created a test that found hormonal and toxic effects in plant and fungal extracts using prostate cancer cells.

research Alternative Medicine for Hair Loss

1 citations , May 2017 in “InTech eBooks”

Some natural remedies may help with hair regrowth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness and safety.

research Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS): The role of medications in improvement of quality of life

January 2022 in “Galenika Medical Journal”

Medications improve quality of life for men with lower urinary tract symptoms.

Pharmacological Therapy of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia/Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: An Overview for the Practicing Clinician

research Pharmacological therapy of benign prostatic hyperplasia/lower urinary tract symptoms: an overview for the practising clinician

98 citations , August 2004 in “BJU international”

Medications have become the main treatment for enlarged prostate symptoms, replacing surgery and watchful waiting.

research Can plant‐derived phytochemicals provide symptom relief for hair loss? A critical review

10 citations , June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science”

Some plant-based chemicals may help with hair growth, but more research is needed to confirm their effectiveness.

Safety And Efficacy Assessment Of Red Ginseng Oil (RXGIN) In Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

research Safety and Efficacy Assessment of Red Ginseng Oil (RXGIN) in Men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms in a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial

5 citations , August 2023 in “The World Journal of Men s Health”

Red ginseng oil improves urinary symptoms and some sexual functions in men safely.

research An overview of herbal alternatives in androgenetic alopecia

26 citations , April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

Herbal alternatives like saw palmetto and green tea may offer safe, effective treatment for hormonal hair loss.

research Edible seeds from Cucurbitaceae family as potential functional foods: Immense promises, few concerns

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.