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20 Benefits And Uses Of Cucumbers by unamama(m): 9:33pm On Apr 11, 2015
Cucumber is a wonderful vegetable and belongs to the
Cucurbitaceous family, its scientific name being
Cucumis sativus. This vegetable is considered as a
super food for its effects on the overall health.
This plant is extremely easy to grow and is cultivated
in various sizes, shapes and colour, it can be cultivated
all over the world.
It has a light to dark green thin skin, moisture rich flesh
and has tiny edible seeds inside, it is best harvested
when it is young, tender and just short of achieving
maturity. It has a slightly sweet flavour and is mainly
eaten raw in salad or sandwiches or in the form of
juice.
Check out the following benefits and uses;
1. Helps soothe sunburn
2. Cucumber juice can be used for the hair in order to get
silky and shiny hair, it conditions and makes the hair
more manageable.
3. Reduces dark circles - place two slices on the eyes for
twenty minutes or soak two cotton balls in cucumber
juice and place them on your eyes. It rejuvenates the
skin and causes dark circles to fade.
4. Fights constipation.
5. Is a good source of fiber.
6. The water content in cucumber aids the function of
kidney by promoting urination. Regular consumption of
cucumber can also dissolve kidney stones over time.
7. Aids digestion.
8. Fights intestinal worms.
9. Aids prevention of cancer.
0. Good for dental health.
1. Reduces bloating and flushes out waste from the body.
2. Treats blood pressure.
3. Cures hangovers.
4. Strengths bones.
5. Treats Open Pores- You can also use cucumber to
treat open pores. Extract cucumber juice and use it
as a toner. You can also mix it with apple cider
vinegar, tomato pulp and Aloe Vera gel to make it
more effective.
6. Fights Cellulite- Cucumber can also help to banish
cellulite of thighs. Mix some ground coffee with
cucumber juice and raw honey to make a thick
paste. Apply this on the affected areas, wrap it in
muslin cloth and exfoliate gently after 30 minutes.
Eating cucumber can also treat cellulite.
7. Treats Blemishes.
8. Strengths hair.
9. Cucumber as a Face Pack- Cucumber offers
multiple benefits when used as a face pack. Grated
cucumber and cucumber juice can be used as a key
component in facial masks to treat wrinkles,
pimples and other skin problems.
1. Take a fresh Cucumber and blend it in a blender to
make a fine paste. Add some lemon juice drops and
1 teaspoon of honey to it. Apply it all over the face
and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it off with tap
water and pat dry. This face pack will help to
reverse tanning.
2. Mix some turmeric and lemon juice with fresh
cucumber pulp. Apply it on the face and leave it for
15 minutes. Wash it off after it dries. This will
control oil secretion of the face.
3. Mix a teaspoon of oats with cucumber pulp and
leave it aside for half an hour. Apply it on the face
and neck and leave it to dry for 20 minutes. This is
very effective for dry skin. You can also add honey
to this face pack to moisturise the skin.
0. Controls Puffiness of the Eyes.

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Re: 20 Benefits And Uses Of Cucumbers by swaggzo(m): 10:12pm On Apr 11, 2015
CUCUMBER IS GOLD.


BUT NOT FOR SKINNY PEOPLE.

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Re: 20 Benefits And Uses Of Cucumbers by Nmeri17: 8:46pm On Apr 19, 2015
21. girls use it for masturbating wink
Re: 20 Benefits And Uses Of Cucumbers by braine(m): 1:27am On Apr 20, 2015
Nmeri17:
21. girls use it for masturbating wink
Then they wonder where they got their infections from.
Re: 20 Benefits And Uses Of Cucumbers by Nnemuka(f): 9:25am On Apr 20, 2015
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Re: 20 Benefits And Uses Of Cucumbers by Mprex(f): 5:12pm On Apr 22, 2015
will try d sun burn regimen


i hate that dark circles
Re: 20 Benefits And Uses Of Cucumbers by RaeMystix: 5:14pm On Apr 22, 2015
Nice info
Re: 20 Benefits And Uses Of Cucumbers by Janyves(m): 12:08pm On Apr 25, 2015
Thanks......
I also read somewhere that it aids men's sexual performance.

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