CUCUMBER

Cucumber provides a very healthy juice beneficial for its properties as an increaser of the flow of urine and as a complement to the effects of celery and carrot juice for rheumatic conditions, while at the same time being a soothing skin lotion. Even though fresh cucumbers are mostly composed of water, they still pack a lot of nutrition. The flesh of cucumbers is a very good source of vitamins A, C, and folic acid. The hard skin is rich in fiber and a variety of minerals including magnesium, silica, molybdenum, and potassium.

Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is a trace mineral that contributes to the strength of our connective tissue. connective tissue is what holds our body together. Cucumbers are effective when used for various skin problems, including swelling under the eyes and sunburn. They also contain ascorbic and caffeic acids. These acids prevent water retention. That may explain why when cucumbers are applied topically they are often helpful for swollen eyes, burns, and dermatitis.

•The potassium content of cucumber makes it highly useful for conditions of high and low blood pressure.
•Cucumber contains erepsin, the enzyme that helps to digest protein.
•The high silicon and sulphur content of the cucumber is said to promote the growth of hair, especially when the juice of the cucumber is added to the juice of carrot, lettuce and spinach.
•A mixture of cucumber juice with carrot juice is said to be beneficial for rheumatic conditions resulting from excessive uric acid in the body.
•Cucumber juice is also valuable for helping diseases of the teeth, gums, especially in cases of pyorrhea.
•The high mineral content of this vegetable also helps to prevent splitting of nails of the fingers and toes.
•Cucumber, radish and bitter gourd are beneficial in diabetes.
•Cucumber is best natural diuretic known, secreting and promoting the flow of urine.
•Helps in kidney and urinary bladder disease.
•Liver disease
•Pancreatic disease

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