Research on Pumpkin Seed Oil
Scientists around the world study Pumpkin Seed Oil – examining its ingredients, uses and effects.
Here you will find selected scientific papers on Pumpkin Seed Oil. Each study is briefly summarized and linked to its source or original document.
25 studies
Pumpkin Seed Oil in Niosomes for Topical Application: Inhibition of 5α-Reductase, Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Hair Loss Effects
Formulation study from Mahidol University: pumpkin seed oil niosomes demonstrated improved skin/follicular absorption, inhibited 5α-reductase and inflammatory markers, and reduced hair loss in vivo.
Extract from Cucurbita pepo improves BPH symptoms without affecting sexual function: a 24-month noninterventional study
Noninterventional 24-month practice study (n=130) from Halle-Wittenberg on pumpkin seed soft extract in LUTS/BPH; symptoms and quality of life improved while sexual function remained stable.
Pumpkin seed oil vs. minoxidil 5% topical foam for the treatment of female pattern hair loss: A randomized comparative trial
The present study aimed to investigate the clinical efficacy of pumpkin seed oil (PSO) in the treatment of female pattern hair loss (FPHL) and compare its effects with minoxidil 5% foam.
Pumpkin Seed Oil (Cucurbita pepo) Versus Tamsulosin for the Relief of BPH Symptoms: A Single-Blind Randomized Study
Single-blind RCT in Iran comparing pumpkin seed oil (360 mg twice daily) with tamsulosin 0.4 mg in men aged 50 and above with BPH; PSO improved symptoms with good tolerability but was less effective than tamsulosin.
In-vitro anthelmentic efficacy of pumpkin seed oil on toxocariosis
This study was conducted to evaluate the efficiency of pumpkin seed oil on embryonic and larval development of Toxocara cati eggs.
Effect of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Arterial Hemodynamics, Vascular Stiffness, and Autonomic Cardiac Function in Postmenopausal Women
Clinical study in postmenopausal women with elevated blood pressure: pumpkin seed oil supplementation improved arterial hemodynamics and may support blood pressure regulation in this group.
Effects of an oil-free hydroethanolic pumpkin seed extract on symptom frequency and severity in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a pilot study in humans
Single-arm pilot study (n=60) in Germany evaluating an oil-free hydroethanolic pumpkin seed extract on frequency and severity of BPH symptoms.
Favorable Effect of Topical Pumpkin Seed Oil as a Hair Growth-Promoting Agent in a Mouse Model
Animal study from Isfahan University evaluating topical pumpkin seed oil for hair growth promotion – complementary to earlier evidence of oral PSO in androgenetic alopecia.
Although numerous studies have shown a link between Pumpkin Seed Oil and health-promoting effects, under the EU Health Claims Regulation, Pumpkin Seed Oil may not be described as "healthy". We therefore sell our Pumpkin Seed Oil expressly and exclusively as a food product. All health-related information on this website is provided for informational purposes only.
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