Cucumber - A friut with Healthy and Skin Benefits

Many at times we see this fruit called Cucumber as just an edible fruit without realizing the numerous health benefits it has. The article today is to enlighten us more on the health benefit of Cucumber with more focus on  the Skin benefit. It is one of the most effective fruit used for skin treatment . Everyone may not enjoy  Cucumber but considering its health benefit, I think it is worth trying. Read on to learn more about the health benefit especially the skin benefit.

What is this Cucumber?

It is a fruit that comes from Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber Plant). It can be eaten raw or cooked and it has many health benefits and serves as a skin diet. It has 90% water in it. Therefore is known as cooling agent. Cucumber contains a lot of nutrients ranging from Silica, Dietary fiber, Calcium, Manganese, Potassium, Protein, Iron, Vitamin c, B1, B2, B3, B5 Sugar etc.

 

Types of Cucumber

There are different types of Cucumber. They include: English Cucumber that grows 2 feet in length; Mediterranean cucumber that has seedless flesh and a mild taste. Dosakai cucumber which is normally found in India - It is round in shape and yellowish in colour. Japanese cucumber has a blumpy body with dark green skin.

 

General Health Benefit of Cucumber

• It revitalizes the skin.
• It serves as a cooling agent.
• It carries out diuretic and cleansing effect on the skin.
• It aids digestion because of its dietary fiber.
• The Silica in it strengthens the connective tissue and prevent splitting and spoiling of the nails.
• It aids the digestion of protein because it contains an enzyme called Erepsin.
• The seed eliminates tapeworm due to its anti-inflammatory properties which is very effective in the treatment of nasal disorder.
• The richness in vitamin A, B, C and D, Folate, Calcium, Potassium and Magnesium helps in lowering down the uric level of gout patient.
• The dietary fiber in Cucumber helps to massage the teeth and gum and also increases salivation which brings about neutralization of acids and alkaline within the oral cavity.
• Manganese found in Cucumber is beneficial to diabetic patients because it assists in the synthesis of natural Insulin.
• The water content of Cucumber promotes urination which aids the function of the kidney.
• The silica in Cucumber juice promotes hair growth and makes it glossy and healthy. This can be achieved through the mixture of Cucumber juice to carrot, spinach or lettuce.
• It is good for dieting because it is low in calorie and has high water content.
• It is a remedy for chronic constipation.
• It acts as a great pain reliever. To avoid morning hangover, eat a few cucumber before bedtime. This is possible because it has enough sugar, Vitamin B and electrolytes that replenish essential nutrient.
• It is great for relief from arthritis and rheumatoid problems because of its calcium content.
• It also benefits people suffering from cancer because of its high alkaline level.
• The photo-chemicals in Cucumber kills bacteria responsible for bad breath - this can be achieved by pressing a slice of cucumber to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds.

 

 

 

The Skin benefit of Cucumber

• It reduces the appearance of dark circles on the eyes.
• The anti-oxidants and silica in cucumber helps rejuvenate the skin leaving it soft and smooth.
• The ascorbic acid in cucumber helps to reduce water retention and eye puffiness. You can cut a cucumber and placed under your eyes to achieve result.
• Spreading Cucumber all over your face and neck can reduce freckles caused by sun.
• It improves complexion by making it glow, soft and delicate when used as facial mask.
• The cooling effect of Cucumber gently soothes the skin and heals sunburn.
• It also tones and tightens open pores on the skin - Mix cucumber paste with Apple Cider Vinegar, Aloe Vera, Egg white and a few drops of Lemon to achieve this. You can also use only the cucumber paste and apply it on your face and neck for 10 minutes and then see the result.
• Eating cucumber decreases the blemish on the face and is very effective for the cure of Acne.

 I hope this article will be of great help to you. Look out for more articles.