The most indispensable food in winter - cucumber

　　The most indispensable food in winter: cucumbers. Cucumber is a common vegetable in life. Many people like to eat cucumbers, especially girls, who can’t put it down. Some people only know the beauty effect of cucumber, but do not understand the therapeutic effect of cucumber. In life, especially in winter, we must not understand the therapeutic effects of cucumber. So, let’s take a look.

　　Cucumber, also known as courgette and cucumber, belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is widely distributed throughout China and is one of the main greenhouse products. Cucumber was brought back to the Central Plains by Zhang Qian on his mission to the Western Regions during the Western Han Dynasty. It was called Hugua. During the Five Hu and Sixteen Kingdoms, Emperor Shi Le of Zhao later tabooed the word "Hu". Fan Tan, the governor of Xiangguo County of the Han Dynasty, changed it to "cucumber". The stems of cucumbers are covered with hairs and are rich in juice. The leaves have 3-5 lobes and are covered with hairs.

　　Sex, taste and effect

　　Acidic, cool in nature, sweet in taste, slightly toxic; enters the lung, stomach, and large intestine meridians.

　　Indications

　　It clears away heat and diuresis, detoxifies and reduces swelling, produces body fluid and quenches thirst. It is mainly used to treat diseases such as body heat and polydipsia, sore throat, eye diseases caused by wind-heat, jaundice due to damp-heat, and difficulty in urination.

　　Nutritional information

　　Each 100 grams contains 0.6 to 0.8 grams of protein, 0.2 grams of fat, 1.6 to 2.0 grams of carbohydrates, 0.4 to 0.5 grams of ash, 15 to 19 mg of calcium, 29 to 33 mg of phosphorus, and 0.2 of iron. - 1.1 mg, carotene 0.2~0.3 mg, thiamine 0.02~0.04 mg, riboflavin 0.04~0.4 mg, niacin 0.2~0.3 mg, ascorbic acid 4~11 mg. In addition, it also contains glucose, rhamnose, galactose, mannose, xylose, fructose, caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, a variety of free amino acids, volatile oils, cucurbitacins, cucumber enzymes, etc.

　　Therapeutic effect

　　1. Anti-tumor: Cucurbitacin C contained in cucumber can improve the body’s immune function and achieve anti-tumor purposes. In addition, this substance can also treat chronic hepatitis and persistent hepatitis, and can prolong the survival of patients with primary liver cancer.

　　2. Anti-aging: Cucumber is rich in vitamin E, which can prolong life and resist aging. The cucumber enzyme in cucumber has strong biological activity and can effectively promote the body's metabolism. Apply cucumber juice to the skin to moisturize and relax wrinkles.

　　3. Prevent alcoholism: The alanine, arginine and glutamine contained in cucumbers have certain auxiliary therapeutic effects on liver patients, especially those with alcoholic cirrhosis, and can prevent and treat alcoholism.

　　4. Lower blood sugar: The glucoside and fructose contained in cucumbers do not participate in normal sugar metabolism. Therefore, if diabetic patients use cucumbers instead of starchy foods to satisfy their hunger, their blood sugar will not rise but may even decrease.

　　5. Lose weight and strengthen body: The propylene glycol acid contained in cucumber can inhibit the conversion of carbohydrates into fat. In addition, the fiber in cucumbers has a certain effect on promoting the elimination of putrefactive substances in the human intestine and reducing bile, which can strengthen the body.

　　6. Strengthen the brain and calm the mind: Cucumber contains vitamin B1, which is beneficial to improving the function of the brain and nervous system. It can calm the mind and help treat insomnia.

　　The above is an introduction to the therapeutic effects of cucumber. I think after reading the article, you will have your own understanding of this aspect. We might as well eat more cucumbers in our lives so that our bodies can stay away from diseases.