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Cucumber is a popular fruit that has excellent cooling and refreshing effects. It is mainly eaten in unripe form and is an important part of many salad recipes. It contains some essential elements needed for the preservation of health and beauty. Let’s talk about some of it’s beneficial effects.

Nutritionally cucumber has a relatively high mineral content. An analysis of this fruit shows that it contains 96.3 percent moisture, 0.4 percent protein, 0.1 percent fat, 0.3 percent minerals, 0.4 percent fibre and 2.5 percent carbohydrate per 100 grams of edible portion. Cucumber contains both alkaline forming and acid forming minerals. This mineral arrangement provides the cucumber with definite remedial and curative properties. It makes the fruit useful for maintaining the alkalinity of the blood. It also works as a natural diuretic, secreting and promoting the flow of urine.

The cucumber is a dependable laxative food. People who suffer from constipation can get benefits by consuming two cucumbers a day. The juice of cucumber is a valuable medicine in the treatment of hyperacidity, gastric and duodenal ulcers. It gives immediate relief when there is a burning sensation in the stomach. Cucumber juice combined with the juice of carrots, beets and celery has a beneficial effect in the conditions associated with the accumulation of uric acid. For example, arthritis, gout and rheumatism.

Placing cucumber slices over the eye lids not only gives a soothing feeling, but also reduces swelling of eyes. I am sure that most of you are aware of this fact. Besides this, the diuretic, cooling and cleansing property of cucumber are extremely beneficial for the skin. Grated cucumber applied over face, eyes and neck for 15 to 20 minutes has been found effective as a beauty-aid and a best tonic for the skin. It’s regular use prevents pimples, blackheads, wrinkles and dryness of the face. Cucumber juice is also known to promote hair growth due to it’s high silicon and sulphur content.

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