Pumpkin Seed Oil Capsules for Hair - 90 Softgels | 3 in 1 with Saw Palmetto and Biotin | Made in Canada

Cold-Pressed Pumpkin Seed Oil: Quality Starts at Extraction

Pumpkin seed oil (Cucurbita pepo) has a long history of use in traditional wellness and is prized for its naturally rich fatty acid content. What distinguishes a high-quality pumpkin seed oil isn't just the seed source — it's the extraction method.

Cold pressing means the oil is extracted without the use of heat or chemical solvents. This matters because heat degrades sensitive lipids and phytonutrients present in the raw seed. Extra virgin cold-pressed pumpkin seed oil retains the complete natural fatty acid spectrum, which is exactly what we use in Herba® Pumpkin Seed Oil Plus.

Each softgel delivers 1,000 mg of cold-pressed, extra virgin, non-GMO pumpkin seed oil — providing 520 mg of linoleic acid (omega-6) and 260 mg of oleic acid (omega-9) per dose. Many competing products use refined or blended pumpkin seed oil that lacks this full-spectrum fatty acid profile. Our softgels contain no artificial additives, unnecessary binders, or fillers.

Saw Palmetto: Standardized for Consistent Potency

Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a small palm plant native to the southeastern United States, and its fruit extract is well-recognized for its high fatty acid content. Not all saw palmetto extracts are equal — potency varies significantly depending on whether the extract is standardized.

Herba® Pumpkin Seed Oil Plus uses a saw palmetto fruit extract standardized to 90% fatty acids, with a 10:1 concentration ratio. This means each 12 mg dose is equivalent to 120 mg of dried saw palmetto fruit. Standardization is what separates a precise, pharmaceutical-grade ingredient from a generic extract — it guarantees that every softgel contains the same level of active fatty acids.

Biotin: Completing the 3-in-1 Formula

Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water-soluble B vitamin included in this formula at 0.165 mg per softgel. Paired with the fatty acid-rich pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto extract, biotin rounds out our 3-in-1 approach to hair, nail, and skin support.

The softgels are made with bovine gelatin, making them halal and kosher compliant. This is not a vegan product. Non-medicinal ingredients are kept minimal: carob extract, gelatin, glycerin, lecithin, purified water, and yellow beeswax. No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives.

Recommended Uses

• Helps to support healthy hair, nail, mucous membranes and skin.
• A factor in normal growth and development.

Medicinal ingredients (per softgel)

• Cucurbita pepo (Pumpkin seed oil, seed) - 1,000 mg (Providing 520 mg of Linoleic acid; 260 mg of Oleic acid)
• Serenoa repens (Saw palmetto, fruit) (90% Fatty acids) - 12 mg
  (10:1 extract equivalent to 120 mg of dried fruit)
• Biotin - 0.165 mg

Non-medicinal ingredients: Carob extract, gelatin (halal & kosher), glycerin, lecithin, purified water, yellow beeswax

Directions:

• Adults (18 years and over): Take 3 softgels, 1 time per day. Take with food to minimize gastric disturbance.

Warnings:

Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or attempting to conceive. Ask a health care practitioner before use • if you are taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy • to exclude a diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Q. What makes Herba® Pumpkin Seed Oil Plus different from other pumpkin seed oil supplements?
A. Most pumpkin seed oil supplements use refined or heat-extracted oil, which strips away sensitive fatty acids during processing. Herba® Pumpkin Seed Oil Plus uses cold-pressed, extra virgin, non-GMO pumpkin seed oil that retains its complete natural fatty acid profile — 520 mg of linoleic acid and 260 mg of oleic acid per softgel. It also combines pumpkin seed oil with standardized saw palmetto extract and biotin in a single convenient softgel.

Q. What is the difference between cold-pressed and regular pumpkin seed oil?
A. Cold-pressed extraction avoids heat and chemical solvents, preserving the oil's naturally occurring fatty acids and phytonutrients. Heat-extracted or refined oils can degrade these sensitive compounds during processing. Extra virgin cold-pressed oil is the least processed form, making it the highest-quality option for a supplement formulation.

Q. What is saw palmetto, and why is it included?
A. Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a palm plant whose fruit extract is valued for its high fatty acid content. The extract in Herba® Pumpkin Seed Oil Plus is standardized to 90% fatty acids using a 10:1 concentration — so each 12 mg dose is equivalent to 120 mg of dried fruit. This standardization ensures consistent potency in every softgel, unlike non-standardized extracts where active compound levels can vary batch to batch.

Q. How do I take Herba® Pumpkin Seed Oil Plus?
A. Adults (18 years of age and older) should take 3 softgels once daily. It's recommended to take them with food to minimize gastric disturbance. Each bottle contains 90 softgels — a full 30-day supply.

Q. Is Herba® Pumpkin Seed Oil Plus vegan?
A. No, this product is not vegan. The softgel capsules are made with bovine gelatin, which is halal and kosher compliant. The formula is free from dairy, gluten, soy, and egg.

Q. Are there any warnings or contraindications I should know about?
A. Do not use this product if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or attempting to conceive. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, or to exclude a diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Q. What does the NPN number on the label mean?
A. NPN stands for Natural Product Number — a licence issued by Health Canada confirming that the product has been reviewed for safety, efficacy, and quality before it can be legally sold in Canada. Herba® Pumpkin Seed Oil Plus holds NPN 80145992, making it a fully regulated natural health product.

Q. Is this product third-party tested?
A. Yes. Herba® Pumpkin Seed Oil Plus is third-party tested for purity and safety. It is also manufactured following cGMP standards in a Canadian facility, providing an additional layer of quality assurance.