Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo L.
Other Names: black oil, green gold, Pepita Oil
The dark green pumpkin seed oil boasts a substantial content of free fatty acids, featuring four primary fatty acids—oleic, linoleic, palmitic, and stearic. These acids are present in a relative distribution of 43.8%, 33.1%, 13.4%, and 7.8%, respectively, collectively representing an impressive 98 ± 0.1% of the total amount of fatty acids.
Medicinal Uses:
- Lower cholesterol
- Treat hair loss
- Ease menopause symptoms
- Improve urinary health.
