• Mohd Tarique
• Tafseer Ali
• Iqbal Aziz

Objective: Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are commonly treated with phytotherapeutic substances because of their low cost, fewer side-effect profiles and high degree of patient acceptance. Here, we set out to examine every piece of information we could find regarding the use of Cucurbita pepo in the treatment of LUTS-BPH. Material and methods: To locate all published studies on Cucurbita pepo and BPH, a thorough search was done. Search terms included "Cucurbita pepo" OR "pumpkin seed" AND "BPH" AND "Cucurbita pepo" OR "pumpkin seed" AND "LUTS" We solely take into account LUTS-BPH-related studies for the current analysis. Results: Among all published studies, some of them were carried out in “in vitro setting” demonstrating an anti-inflammatory and antiandrogen effect, as well as decrease in size of prostate and detrusor muscle activity. In all “clinical trials” The International Prostatic Symptoms Score (IPSS) and uroflowmetry measures have been reported to have improved. Conclusion: According to our review the usage of Cucurbita pepo in the treatment of individuals with LUTS-BPH appears to be beneficial for alleviating symptoms and enhancing quality of life. Future clinical trials are needed, to validate these encouraging findings.

Key Words: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Phytotherapy, Pumpkin seeds, IPSS.

"Role of Cucurbita Pepo (MAGHZ-E-TUKHME-KADDU-SHIREEN) In the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Narrative Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no.e72-e79, August-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208407.pdf

"Role of Cucurbita Pepo (MAGHZ-E-TUKHME-KADDU-SHIREEN) In the Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Narrative Review", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 8, page no. ppe72-e79, August-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2208407.pdf