Overview on Cucurbita Maxima Seed
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Pumpkin ( cucurbita maxima ) belongs to cucurbitaceae which include pumpkin, gourds, melons and squashes. They are characterized by their seed oil. Pumpkin plant has been grown since the earliest history of mankind 1 . ( Brucher – 1989 ). Pumpkin are grown around the world for variety of agricultural purposes, the seeds show anti helmintic, taenicide diuretic, cardio tonic, anti-inflammatory, anti diabetic, antihyperlipidemic, anti – giardial activity CNS stimulant, melanogenesis inhibitory activity and immune modulatory action. Oil from seeds is nervine tonic. Cucurbita maxima seeds are good source of vitamins, minerals, calories and proteins. Multiple forms of phytase found in germinating cotyledons of cucurbita maxima seeds. Seeds are rich in tocopherols (δ tocopherols), triterpene and unsaturated fatty acids.
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