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Source of validity: Traditional
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Cucurbita, a genus that includes pumpkins, squashes, and gourds, has been traditionally used in various cultures for a range of medicinal purposes. In the context of hemorrhoids, historical and ethnobotanical sources indicate that some traditional medicine systems—particularly in Latin America, Asia, and parts of Africa—have employed Cucurbita species as a folk remedy. Typically, the seeds, pulp, or extracts are applied either topically as poultices or taken orally, purportedly to reduce inflammation and promote healing of swollen veins associated with hemorrhoids. The rationale often cited involves the anti-inflammatory properties observed in some Cucurbita extracts, as well as their general soothing effect on mucous membranes. However, despite these traditional uses, there is a lack of robust scientific studies or clinical trials specifically validating the effectiveness of Cucurbita (unspecified) for hemorrhoids in humans. Most modern research on Cucurbita focuses on its use for benign prostatic hyperplasia or as a nutritional supplement, not for anorectal disorders. Therefore, while the use of Cucurbita for hemorrhoids is rooted in tradition, contemporary scientific support is minimal, and recommendations for its use are based more on historical practice than on evidence-based medicine.

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