vegetables

Cucumber

Effects:

• treats acne;
• relieves skin inflammation;
• reduces swelling of eyes;
• calms down red eyes;
• relieves thirst;
• relieves throat swelling;
• relieves throat pain;
• helps to urinate;
• helps to produce urine;

Acid-Alkaline: alkaline;

Usable parts:

Use:

• use in salads;
• make juice of it;
• use in wok dishes;

Contraindications: cold hands and feet, lack of appetite, cold feelings;

Character: cool;

Taste: sweet;

Organs Affected: pancreas (spleen), stomach, large intestine;

Explanation:

• removes heat and helps to cool body down in summer;
• has strong diuretic effect;