Cucumber - Cucumis sativus
This plant is a fleshy,
bristly vine which creeps or climbs by means of tendrils. The leaves are
incised into 5 points, while the flowers are bell-shaped and golden-yellow
in colour.
Cucumber is aperient and diuretic. It's ability to
eliminate water from the body makes it an important treatment for heart and
kidney problems. It helps to dissolve uric acid accumulating such as kidney
and bladder stones. Consumption of the cucumber fruit is good for chronic
constipation, while the juice is beneficial for the intestines, lungs,
kidneys and skin. It may also be applied externally to inflammations, bed
sores and burns.