Cucumis sativus: Cucumber.

BOTANICAL NAMES: Cucumis sativus;
COMMON NAMES: Cucumber;
PHARMACOPEIAL NAMES:
IDENTIFYING CHARACTERISTICS:;
- STEM:simple, elliptic to orbicular;
- LEAVES:
- FLOWERS:
- ROOT:
- FRUIT:
- TASTE:
- ODOUR:
DISTRIBUTION:
PARTS USED:
BODY PARTS AFFECTED:
CONSTITUENTS:
SOLVENTS:
THERAPEUTIC ACTION: Diuretic;
ASTROLOGICAL:
NUMEROLOGICAL:
MEDICAL USES: Sunburn; Pealed soothing to intestines; eliminates uric acid accumulated in gout & Rheumatism. ; Poultice reduces inflammation;
HOMEOPATHIC:
CHINESE:
CONTRA-INDICATIONS:
PREPARATION:
DOSAGE:
- decoction
- fluid extract
- oil -
- powder
- tincture
ADMINISTRATIONS:
NOTES:
FORMULAS:
- Formula #119 Cucumber oil sunburn; cooling
CONGENIAL COMBINATIONS: ;
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HISTORY: Cleopatra was said to apply cucumbers to her entire body as a beautifier.
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