Cucumber juice

A beverage prepared with cucumber, celery and apple juices

Cucumber juice is the juice derived from cucumbers[1][2] that may by produced by placing pressure on the vegetable[3] by pressing or squeezing it. Cucumber juice has a high water content,[4] as cucumbers have a 98% water content.[5] Cucumber juice produced in a juicer typically has a significant amount of the vegetable's pulp. Straining juice produced in this manner can reduce pulp content. Cucumber juice may be used as an ingredient in the preparation of beverages such as smoothies,[6] cocktails such as the Bloody Mary,[7] dishes such as cucumber soup,[8] and in dips and salad dressings,[9] such as green goddess dressing.[10] It is also used topically and in many types of topical products, such as lotions, creams and soaps.

Nutrients

Cucumber juice
Nutritional value per 1 ounce
Energy 9 kcal (38 kJ)
1 g
Vitamins
Vitamin C
(2%)

2 mg

Minerals
Calcium
(4%)

40 mg

Iron
(1%)

.1 mg

Potassium
(1%)

41 mg

Sodium
(0%)

2 mg

Nutritional content source: [11]
Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.

Cucumber juice has significant amounts of potassium[1] and is high in vitamin A.[12] It also contains significant amounts of silicon,[1][2] silica[4] and sulfur.[2] It also contains sterol.[13]

Potential health benefits

Cucumber juice has been described as a well-known diuretic[2] that may be beneficial as a blood cleanser, and beneficial for the large intestine, stomach and spleen.[1] Cucumber contains "a hormone needed by the beta cells of the pancreas to create insulin."[14] Russian herbalists have recommended its consumption to aid in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation and to reduce lingering cough.[15] It has also been suggested that it may be useful to soothe heartburn and reduce acid in the stomach.[16]

Topical uses

Cucumber juice is used as an ingredient in "many natural beauty creams and cosmetics."[17] It has been used in the preparation of topical products such as soaps, shampoos,[18] ointments, lotions, creams, essences, jellies, toilet water, perfumes, milk of cucumber, cucumber oil[19] and glycerin of cucumber.[20][21]

Potential health benefits

Cucumber juice is commonly used topically as a skin rejuvenator and to improve skin complexion.[22] It has been described as an effective treatment to reduce discomfort in rashes caused by exposure to poison oak and poison ivy, and as a means to reduce discomfort caused by sunburn, [2][16] burns and scalds.[15][23] It as also been described as having a "tonic and bleaching effect upon the skin" and as a treatment to remove blackheads, freckles[23] and birthmarks.[15] It has been described as containing a "strong proteolytic enzyme".[23] Cucumber juice used in the eyes has been described as a means to reduce eye irritation, but as one not to be used for over one week.[15]

Repellent uses

Cucumber juice has been described as a repellent against wood lice and fish-moths.[23]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Balch, P.A. (2003). Prescription for Dietary Wellness. Avery. p. 36. ISBN 978-1-58333-147-7.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Bader, M.H. (2010). The Wizard of Food's Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets. AEG Literary Publishing Services, Incorporated. p. 236. ISBN 978-1-60911-017-8.
  3. ↑ Crookes, W. (1860). Chemical News and Journal of Industrial Science. Chemical news office. pp. 124–125.
  4. 1 2 Zavasta, T. (2005). Beautiful on Raw: Uncooked Creations. Br Pub. p. 129. ISBN 978-0-9742434-2-9.
  5. ↑ Publishing, DK (2013). Healing Foods. DK Publishing. p. 58. ISBN 978-1-4654-1631-5.
  6. ↑ Baldec, J. (2014). Juice Cleanse & Smoothie Blender Recipes (Best Healthy Smoothies & Juices): Healthy Smoothies & Juices For Liver Cleanse & Natural Healing. Juice cleanse. Speedy Publishing LLC. p. 121. ISBN 978-1-63287-809-0.
  7. ↑ O'Hara, C.B.; Nash, W.A. (1999). The Bloody Mary: A Connoisseur's Guide to the World's Most Complex Cocktail. Lyons Press Series. Lyons Press. p. 92. ISBN 978-1-55821-786-7.
  8. ↑ Sharma, R. (2005). Diet Management Guide. A.H.W. Sameer series. Diamond Pocket Books. p. 179. ISBN 978-81-288-1085-5.
  9. ↑ Hesser, A. (2010). The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century. W. W. Norton. p. 142. ISBN 978-0-393-24767-1.
  10. ↑ Clement, B.R. (2011). Hippocrates LifeForce: Superior Health and Longevity. Book Publishing Company. p. 217. ISBN 978-1-57067-963-6.
  11. ↑ "Calories in Raw Cucumber Juice". Myfitnesspal.com. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  12. ↑ Watson, R.R. (2014). Diet and Exercise in Cystic Fibrosis. Elsevier Science. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-12-800588-0.
  13. ↑ Earl Mindell's Food as Medicine. Pocket Books. 2002. p. 119. ISBN 978-0-7432-2662-2.
  14. ↑ Cousens, G.; Rainoshek, D. (2007). There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program. Physical Health Series. North Atlantic Books. p. 192. ISBN 978-1-55643-691-8.
  15. 1 2 3 4 Zevin, I.V.; Altman, N.; Zevin, L.V. (1997). A Russian Herbal: Traditional Remedies for Health and Healing. Inner Traditions/Bear. pp. 65–66. ISBN 978-0-89281-549-4.
  16. 1 2 Shealy, C.N. (2012). The Healing Remedies Sourcebook: Over 1000 Natural Remedies to Prevent and Cure Common Ailments. Da Capo Press, Incorporated. p. 75. ISBN 978-0-7382-1595-2.
  17. ↑ Katsambas, A.D.; Lotti, T.M. (2003). European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments. Springer. p. 473. ISBN 978-3-540-00878-1.
  18. ↑ Digest, E.R. (2015). The Ultimate Book of Vegetables: Gardening, health, Beauty, Crafts, Cooking. Readers Digest. p. 646. ISBN 978-1-62145-223-2.
  19. ↑ N.A.R.D. Notes. National Association of Retail Druggists. 1911. p. 649.
  20. ↑ Practical Druggist and Spatula, Consolidated. R. Pierson. 1912. p. 37.
  21. ↑ Grieve, M. (1931). A Modern Herbal: The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic and Economic Properties, Cultivation and Folk-lore of Herbs, Grasses, Fungi, Shrubs, & Trees with All Their Modern Scientific Uses. A Modern Herbal: The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic and Economic Properties, Cultivation and Folk-lore of Herbs, Grasses, Fungi, Shrubs, & Trees with All Their Modern Scientific Uses. Dover Publications. p. 239–240. ISBN 978-0-486-22798-6.
  22. ↑ Hunter, J.P.; Hunter, J.C.A. (2014). Health Benefits: From Foods and Spices. pp. 434–435.
  23. 1 2 3 4 Duke, J.A. (1993). CRC Handbook of Alternative Cash Crops. Taylor & Francis. p. 203. ISBN 978-0-8493-3620-1.

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