Herbal Pumpkin is a supplement designed by Nature's Sunshine to support the health of the colon and intestines. It helps support a healthy microbiological environment in the intestinal system and works to lubricate and cleanse the colon. While the main ingredient in this formula is pumpkin, it is not the only ingredient. Other herbs found in this supplement include black walnut hulls, cascara sagrada, violet leaves, chamomile, mullein, slippery elm and marshmallow. The various ingredients provide multiple nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C, selenium, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc.
Herbalists may recommend a product like Herbal Pumpkin for problems like constipation, colon problems, digestive distress, inflammation and even yeast infection. Pumpkin is a great source of certain vitamins and nourishes the body. Black walnut helps the cleansing effect, while ingredients like mullein, slippery elm and marshmallow not only nourish but lubricate. The lubricating action comes from the high mucilage content in these herbs. Mucilage is a substance that turns into a gel when combined with the water in the body and may help soothe the intestinal tract.
