The efficacy and function of cucumber

Cucumber is a commonly used medicinal material in traditional Chinese medicine and is often used in the treatment of various diseases. So today I will share with you some information about cucumber.

[Other names] Cucumber, Cucumber, King Cucumber, Thorny Cucumber, [Cucumber vine, Cucumber vine, Cucumber frost]

[Source] Cucumber , Cucumis sativus L., belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, and its fruit, vine and leaves are used as medicine.

【Habitat distribution】 All over the country.

[Chemical composition] The seeds contain a variety of amino acids: β-pyrazolylalanine (B-Pyrazolyalalanine.C ₆ H ₉ O ₂ N ₃ ), valine, etc.

【Nature and flavor】Cucumber: sweet, cold.

【Functions and indications】Cucumber: clears heat and promotes diuresis. It is mainly used to treat thirst and difficulty urinating; it can be used externally to treat burns.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

【Source】 "Supplement to Materia Medica"

After learning so much about Chinese medicinal cucumbers, I believe we can remain calm when facing the troubles of illness and treat the treatment of the disease correctly.