Known as "green gold for those who know their taste", pumpkin seed oil has been obtained from many pumpkin species and used from past to present. The oil of the species called pumpkin, which grows almost everywhere in Türkiye and is called mastic pumpkin, has been used in our country for a long time and its benefits have been passed down from generation to generation among the people and have managed to reach the present day. There are pumpkin species suitable for oil extraction almost everywhere in the world, so the origin of the plant or historical information regarding the extraction of its oil is not clear. Pumpkin seed oil is consumed in large quantities in Europe, the Balkans and Central Europe. Pumpkin seed oil is protected by the European Union in order to protect its origin and naturalness. Although it has been a part of culinary culture throughout history, after its content was understood, it has also begun to be used frequently in supplementary food and phytotherapy applications and has many proven effects. Apart from all these, green gold can be used in salad dressings, as a flavoring for boiled vegetables, mixed with yogurt and tzatziki or other cooking oils. It can be added to the daily diet with its characteristic taste and benefits.
Usage
- You can use it with any food that will not be heat treated and with or instead of other oils.
- You can use up to one tablespoon daily on a regular basis.
- You can use it simultaneously with aromatherapy essential oils such as Lemon Oil, Patchouli Oil, Orange Oil, Ylang Ylang Oil, which regulate mood.
Usage Recommendations
Internal:You can consume 1 teaspoon tablespoon of pumpkin seed oil directly per day or use it as a dressing in salads.
Topical use:To minimize any skin sensitivity, apply pumpkin seed oil to a small area of your skin and observe for 24 hours. If there is no undesirable situation, you can proceed with the application. You can also dilute pumpkin seed oil with other carrier oils such as Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, St. John's Wort Oil or use it together.