Cucumber

The Cucumber, is belonging to the plant family Cucurbitaceae, is a tropical, fleshy, bristly climbing vine. The leaves are mostly petioled, cordate and incised to make five points. The flowers are golden-yellow, and bell shaped. The fruit, containing small seeds is fleshy and long. It is mainly used in green salads.

MEDICINAL USE:
*Recommended for heart and kidney problems.
*Removal of kidney and bladder stones.
*Chronic constipation.
*Rheumatic problems.
*Useful for intestine, lung and kidney problems.
*The calcium it contains is good for the bones and teeth.
*Skin disorders.
*Laryngitis, inflammation of the throat, tonsillitis.
*Destroys tape worms.
*Burns, haemorrhoid, herpes and bedsores.
*stomachache.
*Used also in cosmetics.

HOW TO USE:
*The cucumber fruit is recommended for heart and kidney problems.
*It helps to dissolve uric acid accumulations like kidney and bladder stones.
*Taken as salad, it is good for chronic constipation.
*The juice extracted fresh, mixed with carrot juice, is recommended for rheumatic problems.
*The juice also has beneficial effects on the intestine, lungs, and the skin.
*Cucumber is highly recommended for its calcium which strengthens the bones and the teeth.
*For skin disorders, mix the juice with carrot and lettuce juice and rub on affected areas to heal the
  skin.
*Mixed with honey, the pure juice helps in laryngitis, inflammations of the throat and tonsillitis.
*Like the pumpkin seeds, the seeds of cucumber are very efficient in destroying tape worms in the
  body.
*The paste of the seeds, used externally,soothes burns, haemorrhoids, herpes, and bedsores.
*The infusion of the dried peel is an excellent remedy for stomachache. Rub the peel over the skin to
  keep it soft and cool. For a special facial lotion, here is a recipe given by Dr. A. C. Sas; Take 6 ripe
  cucumbers and cut them longitudinally. Put the pulp and the seeds into a wide bottle. Add one egg
  yolk, 100 grams of rose water, and 50 grams of alcohol. Shake to mix them. Close the bottle for four
  or five days. Strain the fluid using a white cloth. Store in a jar and use as needed. It is effective in
  removing spots and wrinkles, and also in soothing and beautifying the skin. This is a good natural
  cosmetic.

PARTS USED:
*The fruit.

DOSE:
As recommended above.

Normal Dosage For:

Adults: 4 or 5 cups a day.
Aged 6 to 9 years: 2 cups a day
Aged 2 to 5 years: 1 cup a day
1 to 2 years: 1/2 cup a day
Below 1 year: 1/4 or less cup a day

A Useful Table for Quick Measurements:
1 tbsp = 5 grams (green herb)
1 dessertspoon = 2 grams (dry herb)
1 teaspoon = 25 drops
1 cup = 16 tbsp


1 litre = 7 or 8 cups