Why is pumpkin called pumpkin? What are the benefits of eating pumpkin?

1. Why is pumpkin called pumpkin?

Li Shizhen recorded in "Compendium of Materia Medica": "The pumpkin originated from the southern barbarians, and was introduced to Min and Zhejiang. Now it can be found in various places in Yanjing." There is also a related record in "Qing Bai Lei Chao": "Its seeds originally came from the southern barbarians, so it was named pumpkin." In summary, the reason why pumpkin is called pumpkin may be because it was introduced from the south. Combined with our understanding of Compendium of Materia Medica, my country's pumpkin may have been introduced from Southeast Asia, South Asia and other places to Fujian, Zhejiang and other places, and then went all the way north. Now, it is widely planted all over the country.

2. What are the benefits of eating pumpkin?

Promote digestion: Pumpkin is rich in fiber, which can promote gastrointestinal motility, speed up the digestion of food, and promote digestion and laxative effects.

Beauty and eye protection: Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A, which can make people's skin more moisturized and lustrous, has a good beauty effect, and can play a certain role in protecting eyesight.

Nourishing blood and nourishing the skin: Pumpkin contains trace elements such as cobalt and iron, which have certain effects on hematopoiesis and blood nourishing. If women eat it during menstruation, it can replenish blood and nourish the skin, making the skin more rosy and shiny.

Enhance immunity: Pumpkin is rich in nutrients such as vitamin A and vitamin E, which can enhance the body's immune function, replenish the nutrients consumed by the body daily, and comprehensively improve the body's disease resistance.