Health & Nutrition Benefits of Cucumber

* Raw cucumber, when applied on the skin, can help reduce heat and inflammation.
* The diuretic, cooling and cleansing property of cucumber makes it good for skin.
* Fresh cucumber juice can provide relief from heartburn, acid stomach, gastritis and even ulcer.
* Placing a cucumber slice over the eyes not only soothes them, but also reduces swelling.
* Daily consumption of cucumber juice helps control cases of eczema, arthritis and gout.
* Cucumber has been found to be beneficial for those suffering from lung, stomach and chest problems.
* The potassium in cucumber makes it useful for the problem of high and low blood pressure.
* Cucumber contains Erepsin, the enzyme that helps in protein digestion.
* Cucumber juice is said to promote hair growth, especially when it is added to the juice of carrot, lettuce and spinach.
* Cucumber juice, when mixed with carrot juice, is said to be good for rheumatic conditions caused by excessive uric acid in the body.
* Cucumber can prove to be beneficial for those suffering from diseases of the teeth and gums, especially in cases of pyorrhea.
* Being rich in minerals, cucumber helps prevent splitting of nails of the fingers and toes.
* Cucumber has been associated with healing properties in relation to diseases of the kidney, urinary bladder, liver and pancreas.
* Those suffering from diabetes have been found to benefit from the consumption of cucumber/cucumber juice.