Other Common Names:
Scientific Name: Cucumis Sativus
English Name: Cucumber
Tamil Name: Vellarikai, Muhivetti, keerai kai / வெள்ளரிக்காய், முகிவெட்டி, கீரை காய்
Hindi Name: Khira, Kheera / खीरा, खीरा
Malayalam Name: Vellarikka / വെള്ളരിക്ക
Telugu name: Ujakaipa / ఉజకైప
Kananda Name: Southekai / ಸೌತೆಕೈ
Description:
Cucumis Sativus is the botanical name of a cucumber that belongs to the member of the Cucurbitaceae family. The cucumber is a creeping vine plant native to India. Cucumber is a juicy fruit that has 96% of water and 4% of other nutrients. Cucumber contains a good source of copper, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, phosphorus, and magnesium.
Cucumber powder can be added to baked foods, fruit juices, soups, smoothies, and sauces.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 30
- Total fat: 0 gms
- Carbs: 6 gms
- Protein: 3 gms
- Fiber: 2 gms
- Vitamin C: 10% of the DV
- Vitamin K: 57% of the DV
- Magnesium: 9% of the DV
- Potassium: 12% of the DV
- Manganese: 9% of the DV
Health Benefits:
- Cucumber powder helps to eliminate the risks of low bone density and fractures.
- Due to its anti-cancer properties that can help to decrease the growth of cancer cells.
- The medicinal values in this powder can help to strengthen and rejuvenate your hair.
- Consuming cucumber powder helps to prevent constipation and treat kidney stones.
- For skin health, this powder is very effective and can help to ensure healthy glowing skin.
- It helps to treat all skin-related issues like skin tan, rashes, itching, allergies, dark spots, acne, pimples, wrinkles, and sunburns.
- Also, it is beneficial for getting rid of bad breath.
- The rich amount of fiber content in cucumber can help to reduce weight.
Dosage of Cucumber Powder(External):
- Take 2 tablespoons of cucumber powder and mix it with 2 tablespoons of Multani mitti and one tablespoon of rose water. Make a paste and apply it to the face and neck. Wash it off after 15 minutes. It helps to reduce acne and provides blemish-free skin.
- Take one tablespoon of cucumber powder and mix it with 10 tablespoons of water. Make it like a facial toner and apply it to the face. It helps to revitalize the skin and give you a radiant look.












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