Health Benefits of Cucumbers [ ISLAM ]

Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was seen eating
cucumber with fresh dates. [Muslim 5072]
In his work on Prophetic Medicine, Ibn al-Qayyim
mentioned the health benefits of cucumbers. He
quoted the Hadith reporting that the Messenger of
Allah (SAW) used to eat qiththa (cucumber) with
rutab (fresh dates). [Tirmidhi At'ima 37]
Ibn al-Qayyim said the cucumber has the following
health benefits:
1. Quenches thirst
2. Calms an inflamed stomach
3. Beneficial for pains of the bladder
4. Its seeds are diuretic
5. He also said that cucumbers should be eaten
with something like dates, raisins or honey, as
these will rectify its negative effects on the
stomach.
The flesh of the cucumber is composed of about
95% of water, but it also contains Vitamin C and
Caffeic acid, which is a naturally occurring
compound shown to be a cancer inhibitor. The skin
of the cucumber is rich in fiber and contains a
variety of beneficial minerals including silica,
potassium and magnesium.
The silica in cucumber is an essential component
of healthy connective tissue, which includes
muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and bone.
The high water content of cucumber makes it
naturally hydrating, and cucumbers are commonly
used for various types of skin problems, including
swelling under the eyes and sunburn.
The two compounds present in cucumbers;
abscorbic acid (Vitamin C) and caffeic acid,
prevent water retention, which may explain why
cucumbers applied topically are often helpful for
swollen eyes, burns and dermatitis.
People who took part in the study DASH (Dietary
Approaches to Stop Hypertension), found that
adding foods high in potassium, magnesium and
fiber, such as cucumbers, reduced high blood
pressure to healthier levels.
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