Oilseed pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo pepo Styriaca) have hulless seeds containing 40-50% oil. The crop can produce 0.5-1.4 tonnes/hectare of seeds, which are high in essential fatty acids and Vitamin E.

The seeds of certain pumpkin varieties (Cucurbita pepo L.) have traditionally been used to treat parasites, such as intestinal worms, and urinary tract infections (UTIs) The squash has ...