🌶️Latin American Curanderismo

Pepita Pumpkin Seed Nourishing Milk

Ingredients

Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)WaterHoneyCinnamonVanilla

Dosage: 4–8 oz (120–240 ml), once daily.

Blend or cold-press: Pumpkin seeds (pepitas) + Water + Honey + Cinnamon + Vanilla.
Strain if desired and serve fresh.
Best consumed within 30 minutes of preparation for maximum nutrient retention.

Best time to drink

Best in the morning on an empty stomach, or 30 minutes before a meal — this maximizes nutrient absorption and avoids diluting digestive enzymes.

Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Hormone-sensitive conditions (breast/ovarian cancer, endometriosis) — phytoestrogenic activity possible

Honey

Infants under 12 months — never give honey in any form due to infant botulism risk

Cinnamon

Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)

Vanilla

Pregnancy & breastfeeding — insufficient safety data; consult your doctor
Children under 12 — therapeutic dosage not established
CNS medications (benzodiazepines, SSRIs, MAOIs) — may potentiate sedative or serotonergic effects

General precautions

Avoid use during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless under direct supervision of a qualified healthcare provider.

Some diuretic herbs are contraindicated in those with kidney disease. Consult your doctor if you have impaired kidney function.

Discontinue immediately if you experience rash, itching, swelling, or difficulty breathing.

This information is for educational purposes only. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbal remedies.