All About Cucumbers
85Cucumber is one of the cheapest vegetable. We can easily find cucumber in all seasons. We can buy this in the market, especially at green grocery or we can plant this vegetable at our garden. We can use this vegetable for several purposes. Such as: natural medication, for beauty, even to eradicate pests or cleaning the house. As a herbal medicine cucumber effectively to cure hypertension, detoxification, body slimming, cellulite overcome, diarrhea medicine, cancer sores, typhoid, etc. cucumber has a Latin name: Cucumis sativus, L. We can found different name from each language like: Cucumber (English), Komkommer (Dutch), Gurke (Germany), Concombre (French).
Nutrient content per 100 grams of cucumber like: 12 calories energy, 0.7 grams protein, 0.1 grams fat, 0.7 grams carbohydrates, 10 mg calcium, 21 mg phosphorus, 0.3 mg iron, 8.0 mg of vitamin C , and 0.3 mg vitamin B. Existing mineral content in cucumber are magnesium, potassium, potassium, iron and phosphorus. Because of potassium, magnesium and phosphorus content, so the cucumbers was great as a natural remedy for hypertension. Another benefit of cucumber like:
Detoxification
The water content inside cucumber is very high (up to 90%) so that the cucumber has an effect to facilitate urination, helping to eliminate and neutralize toxins, helping remove bacteria along the intestine and bladder. Water and mineral content of potassium in cucumber will remove excess uric acid and metabolic wastes through the kidneys. With diligent habit in eating cucumber will help to eliminate the crystal / kidney stones, and avoid a buildup of toxins.
Natural medicine of hypertension
Take two pieces of cucumber, washed, grated and then squeezed. Drinking this water and do it for 2 to 3 times daily. Another way is to take 200 grams of cucumbers, boiled then strain and drink the water. Do it once a day.
Weight loss
Diligent in eating cucumber help us to reduce weight because of low calorie content and rich in fiber. Other content in cucumber is Malonic acid which can prevent blood sugar change into fat, so it can lose weight.
Treat a bee sting
Take cucumber, peeled, then cut into pieces. Put cucumber slices in a blender, then crushed into a viscous liquid. Basting or soak parts of the body which stung by bees with this liquid for almost an hour. All pains, itching and swelling caused by bee stings will disappear soon.
Thrush medication
Eat raw cucumbers every day. This is an ancient recipe and hopefully useful, because herbal medicine is not like chemical drugs, so the effect will be felt slowly.
Facilitate urination
Mix one glass of cucumber juice with a teaspoon of honey and one teaspoon of fresh lime. Drink this and do it twice in a day.
Typhoid medication
Take two pieces of cucumber, washed, grated and squeezed. Drink this water and do it twice a day.
Diarrhea in children
Provide a cucumber, washed, boiled and mashed. Filtered and then take the water from the boiled cucumber and give a little of honey. Drink this potion until the diarrhea was stopped.
Anti-cancer
Bitter taste in cucumbers is come from saponin. The phytochemical compounds found in cucumber mucus. Though it felt bitter, saponin is very useful as anti-cancer, lowering cholesterol, and increase endurance of the body.
Help eyes fatigue.
Try slices thin of cucumber that have been stored in the refrigerator, then you lie down and put on this cucumber slices on your eyes. Just 20 minutes was enough. In addition to eliminate swelling in the eye, cucumber slices can also help prevent wrinkles and premature aging. Cucumbers also can make the face remains smooth and radiant.
Beauty
Cut cucumber into small pieces and add milk. Don't use milk which contains sugar, but milk with no flavor. Put this mixture in the blender. Once smooth, sweep this to your face. Let stand for 20 to 30 minutes. Then wash your face with warm water. Use this mask once a week to get a face that seemed glowing.
Fresh and healthy cucumber juice
Ingredients:
250 g cucumber
1 / 2 lemon
3-4 mint leaves
Enough ice cubes
Directions: Cut the cucumber into pieces with medium size. Enter the cucumber slices into a blender along with lemon juice, mint and ice cubes, blend this until smooth. Delicious and healthy juice is ready to be served.
Note:This juice is good to stimulate the process of removing toxins in the body, with nutritional content as follows: 4.25 g carbohydrate, 27 calories of energy, 22 mg magnesium, 16 mg vitamin C and 47 mg calcium.
But cucumber has some weakness. Actually eating too much cucumber is not good for the girls, because it cause vaginal discharge if consumed in excessive amounts. So consume this wisely as needed. No one better than fruit and vegetables. Cucumber is part of miracle of the plants. Why we don't use this for health reason. I hope this information useful for us.
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You've given me many useful reasons to consume one of favorite vegetables,Prasetio,and they grow easy in my area,SW Louisiana,Thanks.;)
With all these wonderful uses for cucumbers, pras, the price is sure to go up in our local markets. Had no idea they were such amazing vegetables. I have more respect for them now. :)
My friend, Minnetonka Twin. Nice to see you again. I am glad you love cucumbers too. It would be nice if you planting this vegetable in your own garden. NO one better than fresh cucumber, right. Have a great day!
Prasetio:)
Hi, Mentalist acer. This was a good news from you. I am glad you want to share about cucumber in Louisiana. This would be amazing plant over there. Thanks for share this information. God bless you!
Blessing and hugs,
Thanks, drbj. That's why I am glad to share this in HP. I hope we can learn from this vegetables and get the benefit by consume cucumber for our health. I wish the price of cucumber in the market doesn't climbed up because of this hub...hahaha. Have a nice day!
Your best friend, prasetio
Yes, I like cucumber. Besides for those important benefits you've explained in this hub, I eat cucumber to ease heat in the body. A really informative hub Pras. Thank you.
I love cucumber but never know that it does have such a lot of benefits. It's a must vege in Nasi Lemak and satay!
hmmmmmmmm....I've never tried cucumber juice. Sounds like it's worth a try!
We'll have to call you master chef now. We grow tomatoes and cucumbers and are in the process of creating ten times the quantity. Your hub is so useful as i didn't realise how many other uses cucumbers had. Thanks my friend.
Wow, really factual hub! Definitely learnt a lot... And had no idea you could use a cucumber to treat a bee sting... Thanks!
Love cukes, Prasetio - I do a neat dip with them that is so light and airy! Made with Greek Yogurt and shredded baby cukes. Yum - you made me think to make it tonight. Congrats again on the 100!
Prasetio,
This was an awesome hub! I love cucumbers but had no idea all the uses. We grow them in our garden every year. I make sushi and will put them in my seaweed wraps too. Thank you so much for a very good informational hub.
Have a blessed day, Up and Awesome
Sunnie
I love cucumbers. I plant a garden every year...Tomatoes, cucumbers, and Bell peppers. My favorite salad is cucumbers with onion and tomatoes. Yummy!! Thank's for the tips.
Cheers
Pras, So good to know all this awesome information regarding cucumbers. I love cucumbers and eat them everyday or juice them too. Thanks for the tips :) Katie
Hi, Agusfanani. Nice to see you here and I know how you love cucumber to ease heat of your body. Cucumber juice is the best one. You can try to make this at home. How nice is this drink in dry season. Take care! ~prasetio
Hi prasetio, I really enjoyed this insightful hub. I appreciate your sharing the many health benefits of this amazing vegetable. Thanks again.
Blessings...
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Hi, KenWu. I am glad you enjoy this information. You can mix cucumber with nasi lemak and satay. Whatever you want,my brother. Cucumber is very healthy. Cheers...
Hi, KenWu. I am glad you enjoy this information. You can mix cucumber with nasi lemak and satay. Whatever you want,my brother. Cucumber is very healthy. Cheers...
My friend, Mulberry1. Thanks for dropping by. You can try to make cucumber juice soon. I hope you can feel the benefit by drinking cucumber juice. ~prasetio
My friend, attemptedhumour. Thanks for your compliment about this hub and I am glad you want to share that you grow cucumber too. I wish you'll get fresh cucumber soon. Have a great day!
Love and peace,
My friend, calliemorris, Thanks for coming and share your thought about this topic. I hope this information useful for us. Take care! ~prasetio
Audrey, nice to see you here. Thanks for share your comment here. I try to be humble and I can always update useful information like this one. Best, prasetio
My friend, Sunny Day. Thank you very much for coming to this hub. I am glad to know that you are growing cucumber in your garden. It's good ingredient of your sushi. Cheers... Prasetio:)
My friend, Ruby. Thanks for share your experience in planting tomatoes, cucumbers, and Bell peppers. Your salads very delicious and healthy of course. Wow.... you have fresh ingredients and every time you need this, you just go to your garden take some of them.
Love and peace,
Hi, Katie. Thanks for dropping by. This is a good news from you. I believe you always healthy by doing this habit consistently. You are the expert for kind of herbal remedies and yoga as well. Take care!
Prasetio:)
Thanks, CreatePerfection for coming to this hub. I am glad you enjoy this hub. Your vote really appreciated. No one better than vegetables, right. Peace, prasetio:)
I had no idea you could make cucumber juice. Recipe looks very tasty. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for a very informative hub Prasetio, I knew about a few of the tips you mentioned, like the eye slices but had no idea Cucumbers were so beneficial internally, I added to my shopping list and Rated up! I learned quite a bit here, thanks for sharing!
My favorite veggy. Taste good and is good for you.
Love this!
I love to eat cucumbers and now I can't wait to slap some on my eyes. Thanks!
Always good information Pras, I think I'll skip the cucumber juice though, lol...I like the fresh smell of cucumber lotions and shampoos! Hope everything is well with you dear friend!
Wow absolutely fantastic information Prasetio. I am definitely bookmarking this because I will be constantly referring to it. Voting up and pressing your buttons as always. Thank you so much.
Lots of stuff that I did not know about cucumbers, prasetio. Interesting hub on cucumbers - over here in the UK they like them pickled! Yuck!
Thank you Prasetio. this hub contains loads of beneficial and practical information.I especially love the recipe for the healthy cucumber juice.
Thank you dear nephew. Ill eat more cucumbers.
Prasetio, I love cucumbers. It's great to know they're so good for you. Great information. Rated up and useful.
I love cucumbers and now I love them more for all the things they can do for us.Thanks for sharing your ideas.
Thanks,A.A. Zavala. I hope by reading this hub you can try to make delicious cucumber juice. See you... ~prasetio
My friend, Chatkath, Thank you so much for being here and vote this up. I hope this information useful for you and you wouldn't regret to add cucumber on your shopping list. Take care!
Hi, TCM Specialist. Nice to see here. I am glad to know that cucumber is your favorite veggy. Have a good day! ~prasetio
Hi, pop. Thanks for coming. I know you are great chef, you can add this vegetable and create delicious recipes by using cucumber, right. I'll wait this on your next hub. Take care!
Love and peace,
My friend, Kathi. Nice to see you here. You always come up with your smile. I never heard about cucumber lotions and shampoos. Thanks for add this information. How smell is good this body care. God bless you!
Prasetio
Hi, acaetnna. Thanks for your compliment to this hub and give your vote. I hope this hub useful for us. Cheers....
Thanks, CMHypno. Nice report from you about cucumber in UK. I hope you get new knowledge from here. No one better than herbal remedies, right!
My friend, SilentReed. Thanks for dropping by. I hope you can make delicious cucumber juice soon and feel the benefit from this vegetable. ~prasetio
Your welcome, my uncle. I hope you always healthy by combining riding your bike and drinking cucumber juice. God bless you!
Your nephew, prasetio
My friend, KoffeeKlatch Gals. I am glad to know that you love cucumber too. I hope by reading this hub you know more about the benefit from this veggy. Take care!
Blessing and love,
Hi, TroyM. Nice to see you here. Thanks for coming and share your thought about this topic. No one better than vegetables. You'll get double benefit by consume this veggy. Cheers.... ~prasetio:)
Just so happens that I was looking for a cucumber facial. Thanx didn't know I would find these other great cucumber wonders.
Now I will really enjoy eating my cucumber sandwiches. Good info.
Thanks, denise mohan for coming to this hub. Cucumber one of the best for facial and this was very naturally even no side effect. ~prasetio
Hi, Jeff. Thanks for dropping. You have the right choice about adding cucumber in your sandwiches. I your hope you enjoy meal. Have a good day!
Prasetio:)
Wow prasetio, I love cucumbers had no idea cucumbers had so many healthy benefits. Great hub my friend!
Very good, I love cucumbers pickled or just loaded on a sandwich and I use them to lower cholesterol.
My friend, rpalulis. Thank you very much for coming to this hub. I hope this hub useful for us. Take care! ~prasetio
Hi, Poly. I am glad to know that you love cucumber also. I hope you continue this and get the benefit by consume cucumber. Cheers.....
Love and peace,
I just love your Hubs prasetio30, very, very informational! And by the way, I LOVE CUCUMBER!! Voted-UP! Love you too!!!!!!
Nice to see you again, drpastorcarlotta. I hope this information useful for us. God bless you.
Prasetio:)
Cucumbers are freely available here in Sri Lanka and very cheap too. Thanks for the valuable information given on cucumbers. Will try to eat more....
thanks for sharing such good info. Never know that anti cancer fact.
My friend, chamilj for coming to this hub. I am glad to hear about cucumber price also cheap in Srilanka. I hope this hub useful for us. Have a nice weekend!
Prasetio:)
Thanks, Health Talk for dropping by. I hope we get new knowledge about the benefit of cucumber. Cheers...
You did everything but make a pie with the cucumber, Pras...I'm sold...getting some today! WB
Loved this hub. How helpful. I enjoyed the detoxification info.
Hi, Wayne. Thanks For coming. I hope this hub useful for us. Wow.... pie with cucumber. I never heard about this. But it's nice to try. Love you, brother. God bless you!
Prasetio
My friend, Healing Touch. Please enjoy this information. I am glad this hub useful for you. Cheers....
WOW you struck a chord here, well done, prasetio30
Your welcome, katyzzz. Thanks for dropping by. I hope this hub useful for us. Take care!
Prasetio
Excellent article about cucumbers! Thanks for sharing the valuable information.
Your welcome, revmjm. I hope this hub useful for us. Vegetables is always great. Take care!
Prasetio, Wonderful Hub! You have so many fantastic healthy, practical and helpful suggestions for using cucumbers! Thank you for sharing another creative and innovative article! In HIS Love, Grace Joy, Peace & Blessings!
Your welcome, DeBorrah. Thanks for always give attention to all my hubs. I really appreciate your coming. I hope this hub useful for you and I can always do the best. God bless you. Take care!
Prasetio:)
I've never juiced them but that recipe with mint looks refreshing. Love using them in salads and in soups like gazpacho. Useful hub and up!
Hi, Peggy. I am glad you enjoy this information. Cucumber in salad and in soups are good choice. I love to eat cucumber with nuts sauce. You can try to make cucumber juice next time. Cheers...
Prasetio:)
So many benefits from the cucumber - it is delicious. My mom used to grow them in her garden every year - now she just buys them. v/r
Thanks, Support Med. Sorry for late to reply your comment. Nice to hear that your mother also grow cucumber in her garden. Nice vote from you. Cheers....
Prasetio
When I was a little kid, I didn't like eating veggies very much. The only vegetable I enjoyed was the cucumber. How funny. Thanks for sharing this interesting info about cucumbers and bringing back my childhood memories. :)
Hey!What a great hub about such a humble veggie.
I knew some of this but thanks for the serious uses for it.
My friend, Om Paramapoonya. Thanks for dropping by. I am glad to know that you love cucumber too. I am so happy to bringing you back to your childhood memories. I believe you have unforgettable memories.
Hi, babygirl33. Nice to see you again. I hope this hub useful for us and we can learn something new from the benefit by consume cucumber. Cheers...
Love and peace, Prasetio
Hey this is a great hub. I always have loved cucumbers cold with some ranch to dip them in!
Hi, vinsanity. Nice to see you here. I am glad to know that you also loved cucumbers too. I hope this hub useful for us. Have a nice weekend!
Prasetio
I have known the complete nutritive value of cucumber today. Thanks prasetio30 for your information and expecting more from you.
Your welcome, goprisca. I hope this hub useful for us. Thanks for coming and leave nice comment. Take care!
Very useful information Pras!Keep up the good work!
Your welcome, babygirl33. I hope this hub useful for us. I'll give the best for us. Cheers....
Minnetonka Twin Level 7 Commenter 13 months ago
What an amazing hub my friend. I love cucumbers and now I love them more for all the things they can do for us. I can't wait to get my garden going so I can eat my fresh cukes. Great job prasetio:)