Evidence supporting the use of: Cucurbita moschata
For the health condition: Gout

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Cucurbita moschata (commonly known as butternut squash or pumpkin) has a history of use in traditional medicine in some cultures, including in parts of Asia, for a variety of ailments. There are anecdotal and historical references to the use of Cucurbita species for reducing inflammation and supporting urinary health, which may include applications for gout, a condition characterized by inflammatory arthritis due to elevated uric acid. However, the direct use of Cucurbita moschata for treating or supporting gout specifically is not strongly documented in scientific literature or prominent traditional medical texts. Most references are either general mentions of pumpkin seeds or fruit for overall health, or are based on traditional folk uses without rigorous documentation or clinical validation. Scientific studies directly investigating the effects of Cucurbita moschata on uric acid levels, gout symptoms, or relevant biochemical pathways are lacking. Therefore, its use for gout is primarily justified by tradition, and the quality of evidence is weak, largely limited to historical or anecdotal claims rather than robust clinical or pharmacological research.

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