Introduction of Cucumber: (Introduction of Kheera)

What is cucumber? (What is cucumber?)

To get cool in the summer season, many fruits and vegetables are used which are very beneficial, they are full of many nutrients. One of them is cucumber. It is everyone's favorite in the summer days.

To get coolness, people like to eat cucumber to a great extent. Its consumption not only gives you coolness. Along with this, it also protects us from many diseases. Cucumber contains up to 95% of water, due to which it also fulfills the lack of water in the body.

Along with this, essential nutrients like vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iron, beta carotene, fiber are found in it. Let us explain to you in detail about its benefits. By knowing these, you too can take full advantage of it. 

External appearance (morphology) (Kheera of creation)

Cucumber grows on a vine. Its stem remains underground. The leaves are heart-shaped. The flowers are yellow in colour. Its fruits are shaped like a cylinder. The fruit is soft from inside and has some thorns on the outside. The seeds are white and smooth. You can find it available in the market throughout the year.

Nutrients found in cucumber (Kheera ke poshak tatva)

• Vitamins A, B, C
• Potassium
• Phosphorus
• Iron
• beta carotene
• Fiber
• Calcium
• Magnesium

Common names of Cucumber

Medicinal benefits and uses of cucumber its benefits and uses)

Consuming cucumber can fulfil the water shortage

• Its fruit contains up to 95% of water. If there is a shortage of water in your body due to excessive sunlight or any other reason, then consuming its fruit is very beneficial for you. You can take its fruit as a salad in your meals.
• Beneficial for eye problems
• If the pulp of this fruit is rubbed around the eyes or pieces of cut cucumber are placed on the eyes, then it gives relief from irritation and pain in the eyes.
• To remove dark circles under the eyes, grind cucumber well and apply it under the eyes. This gradually removes dark circles. It contains beta carotene which is beneficial for the eyes.

Consumption of cucumber is beneficial for the skin (Kheera for skin)

• Applying grated cucumber on the face for some time and then washing it off can help in reducing dryness of the skin, dark spots, acne, etc. Not only this, you can also get a glowing face with this.
• To reduce swelling, you can apply a paste of ground fruit mixed with salt. This will reduce swelling quickly.

Eliminate urinary diseases (Kheera for urinary problems)

• If a person faces problems like difficulty, burning or pain while urinating, then cucumber is a very good source for him. You can use it in food. Taking paste made from its seeds with milk is also beneficial. You can also use cucumber oil in urinary disorders.
• Apart from this, mixing sugar candy with the paste of its leaves and extracting the juice and drinking it also provides relief in urinary diseases.

Eliminate bladder stones (Kheera for calculus)

• By consuming curd and its fruit seeds together, the stone dissolves and comes out in a few days.

In case of throat related problems (Kheera for throat problems)

• Consuming cumin seeds mixed in a decoction made from its leaves helps relieve throat related problems.

Beneficial for hair (Kheera for hair)

• Consuming cucumber helps in increasing the life of your hair, making them strong and dark. It contains many vitamins which are essential for hair nourishment. If you also want to get all these benefits in your hair then you must consume it.

In nosebleed (Kheera for blood bile)

• The nature of this cucumber is cold. Due to this reason it is beneficial in the problem of hematemesis or nosebleed. If you are also troubled by this problem then you can consume it without hesitation. The problem of nosebleed mostly occurs in summer and the good thing is that cucumber is easily available in summer.

Relieve constipation (Kheera for constipation)

• If a person suffering from constipation consumes it, he definitely gets benefit from it. It contains more water which softens the stool. Due to this, we get relief from constipation problem. Along with this, it also fulfills the need of water.

Lose weight (Kheera for weight loss)

• Weight can be controlled by consuming cucumber. It does not contain any kind of weight increasing element. More than half of its quantity is water. Along with this, it also contains fiber which keeps the stomach full for a long time, due to which there is no desire to eat food again and again.

Eliminate blood deficiency (Kheera for anemia)

• A patient suffering from anemia or anaemia should definitely include this cucumber in his diet. It also contains iron which is a very good source of increasing blood in our body. If you also consume it, it will help in increasing blood.

for the bones (Kheera for bones)

• It is also a good remedy for bone problems. If you clean it properly and consume it with the peel then it helps in strengthening your bones. It contains calcium which is very important for bones.

Beneficial for the heart (Kheera for the heart)

• Consuming cucumber maintains proper blood flow. Due to this, heart diseases can also be prevented. It also keeps the cholesterol level in the blood correct. Cucumber is a very good food for people suffering from heart diseases.

In diabetes (Kheera for diabetes)

• Consuming this cucumber in diabetes can help in increasing or continuing the insulin-making process of the pancreas. Along with this, it also provides strength to your body.

Eliminate insomnia (Kheera for insomnia)

• In today's stressful environment, problems like insomnia are increasing which further contributes to problems like depression. Therefore, it is very important to end the problem of insomnia. If the pulp of cucumber is finely ground and rubbed on the soles of the feet, it helps in getting good sleep and also provides relief from stress.

Important parts of Kheera)

• Seed
• Fruit

Dosage of intake Kheera)

• According to the doctor