Scientifically known as Cucumis sativus – Cucumber, belong to the same family as watermelon, zucchini, pumpkin, and other types of squash.
Varieties of cucumber are grown either to be eaten fresh or to be pickled. Those that are to be eaten fresh are commonly called slicing cucumbers. Cucumbers such as gherkins that are specially cultivated to make pickles are often much smaller than slicing cucumbers.
From the ancient time, people eat cucumbers. It is said that cucumbers were originated over ten thousand years ago in south Asia. It was very popular in the civilizations of Egypt, Greece and Rome. They not only used cucumbers as food but also for its beneficial skin healing properties. Till date we are getting benefited by the cucumbers.
Let’s see the health benefits of cucumbers:
1. Good for skin. The silica in cucumber is extremely important and essential for good skin. Silica is a trace mineral that contributes to the strength of our connective tissue.
2. Cucumbers are also used topically for various types of skin problems, including swelling under the eyes and sunburn. Two compounds in cucumbers, ascorbic acid and caffeic acid, prevent water retention, which may explain why cucumbers applied topically are often helpful for swollen eyes, burns and dermatitis.
3. Cucumber is full of fibre. In addition to it, cucumbers also consist vitamin C, silica, potassium and magnesium.
4. Cucumbers help in kidney and urinary bladder disease.
5. Fresh cucumber juice is good for the relief from heartburn, acid stomach, gastritis and even ulcer.
6. Cucumber juice, when mixed with carrot juice, is said to be good for rheumatic conditions caused by excessive uric acid in the body.
7. Cucumber juice is very good for those who are suffering from diabetes.
8. Fresh cucumber juice can provide relief from heartburn, acid stomach, gastritis and even ulcer.
9. Daily consumption of cucumber juice helps control cases of eczema, arthritis and gout.
10. Being rich in minerals, cucumbers help to prevent the splitting of nails. Cucumber juice is beneficial for those who have any kind of teeth or gum problem.
Also, cucumber juice is beneficial for its properties as an increaser of the flow of urine.
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