White melon seeds

White melon seeds

　　White melon seeds

　　White melon seeds, also known as good melon seeds, are the seeds of cucurbit vegetables such as pumpkin, zucchini, horned melon, winter melon, and squash. The seeds have a white surface, hence the name white melon seeds. These seeds are rich in oil and are commonly used as everyday snacks. Roasted white melon seeds can be eaten directly or seasoned to make multi-flavored nuts, which are delicious. They can also be used as an ingredient in pastries. White melon seeds are rich in protein, fat, and vitamins. In traditional Chinese medicine, they are used as an anthelmintic for intestinal parasites—not only are they effective, but they also lack the side effects of chemical drugs. They are one of the export commodities.

　　White melon seeds have a strong effect on killing parasites in the human body (such as pinworms and hookworms). They are also highly effective against schistosome larvae, making them a preferred dietary treatment for schistosomiasis.

　　Research in the United States has found that eating about 50 grams of white melon seeds daily can effectively prevent and treat prostate diseases. This is because the hormone-secretion function of the prostate relies on fatty acids, and white melon seeds are rich in fatty acids, which help maintain prostate health. The active compounds they contain can reduce swelling in the early stages of prostatitis and also help prevent prostate cancer.

　　White melon seeds are rich in pantothenic acid, a substance that can relieve stable angina and has blood pressure-lowering effects.