Cucumber
Overview
The Cucumber is a vine vegetable from the Gourd (Cucurbitaceae) family. Cucumber contains a variety of bioactive compounds that are beneficial externally and internally.
Botanical Name
Cucumis sativus
Health Benefits of Cucumber
Cardiovascular System
Cucumber juice reputedly helps to normalize Blood Pressure.
Excretory System
Cucumber juice reputedly increases the body's production of Urine It may function as a diuretic.
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