September 12th, 2009 
Frankie Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil
More Than A Breath of Fresh Mountain Air
Let’s travel in our minds now to the foothills of the Alps, to the Austrian province of Steiermark. Imagine the breathtaking view of the Alps, the fresh mountain air with rich pine scents. Let’s head out to the farmer’s market where the aroma of fresh fruits and vegetables fills the air.
This is an area of the world known for the highest number of organic farmers per capita and it’s an area where the soil loam is rich in minerals.
Here you’ll find the Styrian pumpkin, an heirloom variety that is grown for its seeds that are then pressed into oil. One pumpkin yields only one ounce of oil, but those who have tasted its goodness agree that the rich, nutty taste of this pumpkin seed oil not only reflects the nutrients in the soil but it’s also a perfect complement to a wide variety of dishes.
The pumpkin tap root grows six feet underground, collecting as many minerals as it can, especially zinc and selenium, two minerals most Americans are deficient in. The Styrian pumpkin seed oil is rich in vitamins E and A, and like flax seed oil, it’s high in omega-3 and omega-6 oils and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) which has been found to delay and/or prevent the development of cancer metastases, especially in breast cancer.
One study found a protective effect on prostate cells from pumpkin seed oil when hormones were given. The oil is known to prevent and alleviate bladder problems in both sexes, and it’s common knowledge that eating pumpkin seeds relieves enlarged prostate gland symptoms.
Pumpkin seeds have both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and contain most B vitamins, vitamin D, E, K, and C, and the minerals calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Some researchers find them helpful against depression (due to a high tryptophan content) and learning disabilities.
In the 1700’s, when the Austrian government discovered that the farmers and peasants were healthier than government officials, a thorough investigation resulted. The mystery was solved with evidence that the only thing different in the two diets was the inclusion of pumpkin seed oil in poor peasants’ diet. Rumor has it that the government then allowed pumpkin seed oil only for medicinal uses, not as a food. Now, though, times have changed and we can partake in this Austrian delicacy.
Old herbal remedy books list pumpkin seeds as an effective parasite eliminator; one tapeworm recipe suggests eating a mixture of the seeds with milk and honey, then followed with castor oil two hours later. The tapeworms are eliminated. The Chinese report the use of pumpkin seeds for the treatment of another parasitic disease, schistosomiasis.
Pumpkin seed oil is a delicious alternative to butter and can be combined with other oils to make salad dressings. You can also add the oil to salads, top baked potatoes with it, sprinkle on top of vegetable and grain dishes or to protein drinks, smoothies and shakes.
Since the beginning of time, man has partaken of a wide variety of perfect foods from his own environment in season. Now, we are able to use foods from all areas of the world with very little inconvenience and the result is the health we all desire and deserve.
Consider adding a little of each of these culinary treasures from the tropics, the old Roman empire, and the Alps to your diet and see how easily your ailments improve while your taste buds soar to a global level.
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Aloha Susan,
This is Chris, John’s friend in Kuau.
It was lovely meeting you the other night at the Pot luck. Sorry to hear that you weren’t feeling well after the dinner. Yup it’s tricky for me at pot lucks too many different food combinations going on.
You have a great website!
I was wondering where and what kind of pumpkin oil you use.
Did I miss it on your website?
It sounded yummy.
Hope to see you again soon.
aloha,
Chris
Aloha Chris, Nice to hear from you. I am so sorry you got a negative report about the food at your potluck. My not feeling well after had mostly to do with the fact that I was extremely exhausted from a marathon cooking gig I did for 7 days. I was over the top……nothing would have been good for me except bed! Your home is lovely and it was a stunning potluck…….delicious food and gracious people. Thank you for having me.
As for Pumpkin Seed oil you want to get Styrian Pumpkin Seed oil from Austria…You can order through my web site. On the Recommended Products page go to: Grain & Salt Society and click through. They have fabulous products and carry the Stryian Pumpkin Seed Oil. They also have the best salt going and many other products that are hard to find. Their Flower of the Ocean salt is to live for (pricey but worth it when using it only as a condiment – not in – only on top). As for the pumpkin seed oil, oh my……it is a powerful medicine, particularly for men’s prostate health. It is divine on top of baked or steamed squashes or anything.
Please let me know if I can help you further. By the way, I am giving a class on Raw Pizza Thursday (the 26th) at 6:00 pm at Whole Foods. Come if you can!!
Followed your directions to go thru your website and click on the Grain and salt icon. It gives an error message. Will not take you through to the site because of the error message. hhmm
So I went to the Grain and Salt Society website thru my browser and they do not carry the Syrian Pumpkin Seed Oil, they do carry an Austrian Pumpkin Seed Oil though.
Have been unsuccessful in locating the actual Styrian labeled oil. Have searched the web for quite some time now, today, with no avail.
Also Susan, I ordered your series of 6 DVD’s and they are marvelous. The enclosed welcome letter states a 20% discount of products ordered thru the site, while the actual site states 10%. Please advise. Thanks for your help.
Sincerely,
Mary Anne
Please go back to the products page and all the links should work.. Also contact, Austria’s Finest. They carry the Styrian Pumpkin Seed oil. Google them and tell them I sent you. You will love this oil. It is magnificent!!
.Pumpkin Seed Salsa Directions .Saute garlic cumin and in the oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat stirring frequently until seeds start to pop about 5 minutes…Transfer 1 3 cup of the to a small bowl and set aside. Cut the grilled into strips once tender…Spread 1 tablespoon of pumpkin seed on each warm tortilla…Add some of the and roll it up…Heat about 1 2 cup oil in a large skillet set over medium-high heat until hot. Fry seam side down turning once and cook until golden and heated through…Transfer to plates topping them with pumpkin-seed and a sprinkling of reserved seeds and cheese.
Hi Susan,
I want to buy Styrian pumpkin seed oil so I went to the site you recommended (www.austrianpumpkinoil.com). The oil they have is not advertised as “Styrian”. The name of the oil is “Austria’s Finest, Naturally Pumpkin Seed Oil”. Is that the right one?
Thanks,
Anne Smith
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Hi Chris,
Yes, Stryian is a type of pumpkin seed. They grow at the base of the Austria alps and no where else. They are known to be very medicinal…..cool stories reamin about the kings hording them for their own powerful prostate health. All the peasant farmers were the healthiest so they realized it was the seeds they farmed and ate. Of course this was many many years ago.
They are larger than the pepitas or pumpkin seeds (grown for mass distribution) that you find in stores now. They are also a beautiful dark green full of powerful EFA’s in their oil. The oil is worth the price and effort, as well as the seeds. I use the special Stryian seeds by grinding them in coffee grinder to make powder to top on salads, soups and even my special “Pumpkin Seeds Eggs Benedict”. Enjoy!!