The cucumber is an important summer vegetable because it has 96% high water content. The cucumber contains dietary fibers that facilitate digestion, expel toxins and clean the intestines.
It is a good diuretic so it can be prescribed to people with urinary tract infections. It is also a strong laxative for the intestines because it contains a high percentage of dietary fiber. Cucumber relieves headache pain, purifies the body from waste, calms the nerves and protects the skin. "Cucumber is a water-rich plant that contains Alkaline materials," says nutritionist Mira Meqdad.
It is useful to consume cucumber in the summer as it is rich in vitamin C and also contains vitamin A and B. It also contains important mineral salts that are necessary to build the body such as Sodium, Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium.
Mira further added, "It is important for an individual to recognize the importance of fresh cucumber and eat them constantly with meals, because it helps digestion and also treats heartburn caused by acidity during the long day, relieves ulcers and controls blood pressure because it is rich in Potassium, Magnesium and Fiber. Cucumber relieves the pain of Arthritis and Gout, especially when it is squeezed and mixed with carrot juice, and it helps to get rid of excess weight because it is low in calories and contains high water content.
The cucumber seeds are considered as lethal to the single worm: Mix 1/2 ounce of cucumber seeds after grinding, crunching and mixing with sugar, and take it empty stomach, then drink water after an hour or two. It will be used as a strong laxative.
Cucumber is an antihypertensive agent, especially for psychological reasons, and it treats allergy, especially skin allergies. Cucumber oil and its derivatives are used in cosmetic formulations, as a moisturizer, coolant and softener of all skin irritating diseases.
Cosmetic Composition:
Cucumber is used in cosmetic formulas for the skin. The ingredients of face mask often contain cucumber’s milk mixed with soap, olive oil, wax, almond oil, and fresh cucumber juice, in equal proportions. Apply the mask on clean skin and remove it after 20 minutes. It will leave the skin beautiful, soft and shiny.
