Natural benefits and healing rituals of Cucumber

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)

Description

Cucumber is a popular vegetable in our country and is widely cultivated. It provides cooling and refreshing sensation. It contains almost all the ingredients required for good health. There are many varieties of cucumbers and they vary considerably in size, shape and color. Its color ranges from light (white) green to dark green. Its color is orange, yellow or grey-yellow when mature. Its size is 8 to 30 cm or more. Fresh, firm, smooth, regular shape and dark colored varieties are best.

Origin and spread

Cucumber originated in North India. It was known to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, and became available in China in the sixth century. Currently, cucumber is cultivated almost all over the world.

Food quality

Nutritionally, cucumbers are relatively high in minerals. Cucumber peel should not be thrown away, as its cells are a valuable source of salt and vitamins, potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulphur, silica, chlorine and fluorine.

Nutritional value

Minerals and vitamins, water, calcium, protein, phosphorus, iron, fiber, carbohydrates, vitamin C,

carbohydrates.

Natural benefits and healing rituals of Cucumber

Disease healer

Cucumber is observed to have curative and healing properties due to the presence of alkali-forming minerals and weapon-forming minerals. It maintains blood alkalinity. It is one of the main natural diuretics and stimulates the flow of urine. Cucumber should always be eaten raw, as cooking destroys its potassium and phosphorus.

Constipation

Cucumber is a reliable laxative food. It helps in the functioning of the alimentary canal. Eating two cucumbers daily will help in constipation.

Stomach upset

Cucumber juice is a valuable food in treating hyper acidity, gastric and duodenal ulcers. Cucumber juice should be consumed in case of upset stomach. Cucumber contains 96% water. It provides immediate relief from burning sensation in stomach.

Rheumatism

In the treatment of gout and rheumatism associated with uric acid accumulation, cucumber juice should be mixed with carrot, sugar beet and celery juice.

Skin rash

Cucumber juice has been proven effective in skin rashes. Mix carrot and lettuce juice with this juice for best results.

Beautifying

For beautification, small pieces of cucumber are left on the face, eyes and neck for 10 minutes. It is the best tonic for facial skin. Regular use of it does not cause acne and dark spots on the face and does not wrinkle the skin. Cucumber juice stimulates hair growth as it contains high levels of silicon and sulphur.

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