WATER MELON SEEDS
Watermelon seeds are used in Naturopathic medicine. Watermelon seed tea is a remedy that helps cleanse the body through the urinary system. It is a stimulant to the functioning of the kidneys and bladder, acting as a diuretic (increasing the flow of urine). It is helpful to detoxify the body and to remove excess heat. This lessens the incidence of canker sores, kidney and urinary infections, kidney stones, dysentery, and irritability. Naturopathic uses of watermelon seed are similar to those utilized by Chinese medicine. The seeds contain cucurbocitrin, a compound that dilates blood capillaries, which can assist in lowering the blood pressure. Watermelon seed is helpful for maintaining the health of the urinary tract, and may even be used as a preventative in individuals who show a weakness in the urinary system organs.
Watermelon is an extremely popular fruit. While we all enjoy eating this sweet refreshing fruit, we usually discard the tiny seeds scattered in it without realizing or rather knowing of their health benefits. These seeds are loaded with nutrients including fatty acids, essential proteins and lots of minerals. These seeds are rich in vitamin B like thiamine, niacin, folate and minerals like magnesium, potassium, manganese, iron, zinc, phosphorus and copper. Besides, they are a great source of calories with 100 grams of watermelon seeds providing around 600 grams of calories.