Pumpkin has complete nutrients and high nutritional value. The contents of vitamin C and glucose in young pumpkins are richer than those in old pumpkins. Old pumpkins are rich in calcium, iron and carotene. These are beneficial to the prevention and treatment of asthma. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that pumpkin is sweet in taste and warm in nature, which has the functions of tonifying the middle warmer, benefiting qi, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, and can treat diseases such as qi deficiency and fatigue, intercostal neuralgia, malaria and dysentery. It can also drive ascaris and treat burns. Its seeds-pumpkin seeds can also be eaten or pressed for oil. Pumpkin and pumpkin seeds have certain medicinal value. Chinese medicine believes that pumpkin is warm and sweet, and enters the spleen and stomach. Has the functions of invigorating middle energizer, invigorating qi, diminishing inflammation, relieving pain, detoxicating and killing insects. Can be used for treating qi deficiency and fatigue, intercostal neuralgia, malaria, dysentery, opium detoxification, ascaris, bronchial asthma, diabetes, etc. Compendium of Materia Medica says that it can "supplement the middle". According to medical records, it can "benefit the heart and astringe the lungs".

Pumpkins are rich in sugar and starch, so old pumpkins taste fragrant and sweet; It is low in protein and fat. The nutritional value of pumpkin mainly lies in its rich vitamins, among which the higher contents are carotene 2.4mg%, vitamin B 1 0.05mg%, vitamin B2 0.06mg% and vitamin C5 mg%. In addition, it contains a certain amount of iron and phosphorus. These substances play an important role in maintaining the physiological function of the body. Recently, it has also been found that there is also a "cobalt" component in pumpkin, which has the function of enriching blood after eating. Pumpkin is rich in vitamins A, B, C and minerals, 8 essential amino acids and histidine, soluble fiber, lutein and trace elements such as phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc and silicon. Modern nutrition and medicine show that eating more pumpkins can effectively prevent and treat hypertension, diabetes and liver diseases and improve human immunity. Chen Xiuyuan, a famous doctor in Qing Dynasty, said, "Pumpkin is a good product for enriching blood".

Eating pumpkin regularly can make the stool smooth and the skin plump, especially for women, which has a cosmetic effect. Zhang Zhidong, a famous minister in Qing Dynasty, once suggested that Empress Dowager Cixi eat more pumpkins. Pumpkin can also prevent stroke, because pumpkin contains a lot of glycerol acids such as linseed oleic acid, palmitic acid and stearic acid, which are all good oils. To treat hypertension, you can eat fried pumpkin seeds, with a daily dosage of 20-30 grams. As the saying goes, "medicine is better than food." In recent two years, with the further study of vegetables by experts at home and abroad, it is found that pumpkin is not only nutritious, but also has the functions of health care and disease prevention and treatment after long-term consumption. Data show that pumpkin contains special nutrients that can enhance immunity, prevent arteriosclerosis, prevent cancer, beautify and lose weight, and has been regarded as a special health-care vegetable internationally.