A tincture is made of the fresh stems of the pumpkin, Cucurbita Pepo, L. An emulsion of the seeds is given for tape-worm.
Clinical A tincture of the vines and of the seeds had been prescribed with alleged benefit in vomiting of pregnancy, and it also has cured vomiting of food and salivation in non-pregnant women. The seeds have been used very extensively for tapeworm.