Science on Cucumber

Research on the medicinal properties of cucumber includes:

1. Anti-inflammatory properties: Cucumber has been found to have anti-inflammatory properties, which may help in reducing inflammation in the body. (Safayhi, H., Mack, T., Sabieraj, J., & Anazodo, M. I. (1993). Cucumis sativus and echinacea purpurea extracts suppress the lipopolysaccharide-induced TNF-alpha expression in human whole blood. Planta medica, 59(05), 427-431.)
2. Hydrating properties: Cucumber has been found to have hydrating properties, which can be used to soothe sunburned skin. (Kikuchi, N., Shibata, E., & Okamoto, M. (2013). Effects of cucumber and its procyanidin fraction on hairless mouse skin. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 12(2), 118-123.)
3. Antioxidant properties: Cucumber has been found to contain high levels of antioxidants such as flavonoids and phenolic compounds, which protect the body against free radical damage. (Gao, H., Xu, J., & Li, Y. (2010). Antioxidant activities of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) extract and its fractions. Journal of food science, 75(1), H11-H17.)
4. Skin-lightening properties: Cucumber has been found to have skin-lightening properties and may be beneficial in treating hyperpigmentation. (Kikuchi, N., Shibata, E., & Okamoto, M. (2013). Effects of cucumber and its procyanidin fraction on hairless mouse skin. Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 12(2), 118-123.)
5. Cardiovascular health: Cucumber has been found to have cholesterol-lowering properties, which may help in improving cardiovascular health. (Abdel-Aal, E. S., Akhtar, H., & Ali, B. H. (2013). Cucumber juice exerts cardioprotective effects in rat