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Cucumber is an annual herbaceous plant from the cucurbitaceae family. Most of its weight corresponds to water (up to 97%), so in its composition, although balanced, there are no relevant values, but it would be the combination of nutrients that produce its beneficial effects.

It is often used raw in various world cuisines as an ingredient in salads, although there are dishes in northern Europe known as cucumber soups that are very popular. Cucumber is frequently treated as a pickle for packaging and preservation. It is harvested before reaching full ripeness, in summer. It is a powerful skin hydrator thanks, among other things, to its vitamins B and C, and therefore used in various masks or moisturizing products, as well as for skin whitening. Active ingredients: it contains abundant mucilages, essential oils, vitamin C, carotenoids, amino acids, cellulose.

Indications: it is used as a demulcent, antipruritic, emollient, diuretic, and depurative. Indicated for cystitis, urolithiasis, oliguria. Topically, for skin care: oily skin, blackheads, sensitive skin, wrinkles.

Due to its high cellulose content, it can be indigestible. Some varieties have a bitter taste due to their cucurbitacin C content, and should be discarded.