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30 June 2026

Pumpkin seeds: cucurbitine paralyzes parasitic worms according to laboratory studies

Pumpkin seeds have intrigued people for centuries due to their traditional medicinal properties. Formerly used against intestinal parasites, they contain a natural compound with surprising effects. Recent scientific research has observed astonishing results in the laboratory, revealing precise mechanisms of action on certain parasitic organisms.

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Long before the era of synthetic antiparasitics, the United States Pharmacopeia of the…

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