CUCUMBER

CUCUMBER

• Cucumbers are low in calories and rich in water and soluble fibres. A single cucumber is made up of about 96% water.
• Being low in calories and high in water content, Cucumbers are very effective for weight loss as well as managing dehydration.
• They can be taken as part of the daily diet in the form of raw salads.
• Additionally, taking Cucumber juice during breakfast helps provide relief from urinary tract infection.
• Applying Cucumber pulp or its juice on the skin helps reduce the effects of sunburn, prevents acne and reduces dark circles as well as puffiness around the eyes.
• This is due to its Sita (cooling), Ropan (healing) and Kashaya (astringent) properties.

What are the synonyms of Cucumber? Cucumis sativus, Svetakarahatakam, Sudhavasah, Mutralam, Kantakiphalam, Ksheeraa, Shashaa, Taanslee, Kheeraa, Mullusavte, Santekaayi, Vellari, Tause, Khiraa, Kantiaali Kaakudi, Vellarikkaay, Pippinkaay, Khirakaya.

What is the source of Cucumber? Plant Based.