They are very popular all over the world today. Hokkaido pumpkin comes from the Far East and from there it spread to both America and Europe.

Pumpkins and squashes are rich in vitamins and minerals and are a healthy and tasty addition to our diet, especially in autumn and winter. Squashes and pumpkins vary in colour, shape and size. They have a wide range of uses in the kitchen, from soups and side dishes to sweet desserts. They are nutritious and suitable for the diet of both diabetics and people suffering from gout pain.

It contains 90% water, plenty of fibre, protein, high-quality unsaturated fatty acids and nucleic acid, which has rejuvenating effects. They are also rich in magnesium, potassium, copper, selenium, sodium, chlorine, zinc, phosphorus, vitamin A, lutein, beta-carotene and alpha-carotene.

They have a sweet taste and a warm nature, entering the spleen and stomach meridians. They stimulate the digestive tract, boost energy and, thanks to their warm nature, are pleasant for feelings of cold around the navel.

They clear heat, strengthen, and stabilise a hyperactive foetus.