Cucumber has the functions of clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, quenching thirst and lowering blood fat. In the list of medicinal value of cucumber juice compiled by medical scientists, diuretic effect is among the best. Cucumber juice can also calm and strengthen the nervous system and enhance memory. Cucumber juice contains less fat and sugar, and is an ideal diet drink.
Cucumber, formerly known as cucumber, originated in India and was introduced to China from Zhang Qian in the Western Han Dynasty. Cucumber meat is crisp and tender, and its juice is sweet. It can quench thirst by eating raw and has a special flavor. According to the analysis, the water content of cucumber is 98%, which contains trace amounts of vitamin C, carotene and a few essential nutrients such as sugar, protein, calcium, phosphorus and iron. Cucumber, as a "good product for weight loss and beauty", has long been favored by people. Modern pharmacological research believes that fresh cucumber contains a substance called malonic acid, which can inhibit the conversion of sugar into fat. So I think eating more cucumbers can reduce weight. Cucumber also has a special beauty function. Cleaning skin care with cucumber juice or stretching wrinkles with cucumber paste are quite effective. The easiest way is to slice the cucumber and apply it to the affected area, 2 ~ 3 times a day. This method is suitable for preventing and treating skin blackening and roughness caused by sun exposure, because cucumber oil contained in cucumber has a good effect on absorbing ultraviolet rays. Cucumber not only has the special function of slimming and beautifying, but also has the function of preventing and treating diseases. Animal experiments show that cucurbitacin C is contained in cucumber head, which has obvious anti-tumor effect. Fresh cucumber contains very delicate cellulose, which can not only accelerate the excretion of intestinal spoilage substances, but also reduce cholesterol in the blood. Therefore, eating cucumber regularly is of great benefit to patients with obesity, high cholesterol and arteriosclerosis.