Cucumber Seed Powder / Vellari Vithai Podi

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Genus: Cucumis

Species: C. sativus

Binomial name: Cucumis sativus

Everyone loves to consume cucumbers, most people don’t know the health benefits of cucumbers. The skin and seeds of cucumber contain fiber and minerals. The cucumber seeds are also like melons and pumpkin seeds. These seeds are a popular snack around the world. People consume this seed as fresh or soaked.

These seeds are also added to various dishes like soups, salads, baked goods, smoothies, etc. It is mainly used because of the presence of fiber and phytonutrients. Cucumber seeds also have some minerals like calcium, manganese, sodium, zinc, and iron, so it provides some health benefits. The presence of beta-carotene in the cucumber seeds helps to build the immune system, prevent cancer and treat skin and eye problems.

Health Benefits

• Adding cucumber seeds to the diet helps with weight loss. The water and mineral content in the cucumber helps to burn fat.
• Cucumber seeds help to get rid of urinary tract infections and bladder infections. The fresh cucumber seed helps to treat the burning sensation while urinating.
• Consuming the cucumber seed with buttermilk will improve digestion and reduce constipation problems.
• Cucumber seeds are filled with Phyto elements, so they prevent the growth of cancer cells. Regular consumption of cucumber seeds reduces the presence of free radicals in the body.
• Regular consumption of cucumber seeds also helps to get rid of kidney stones. Seeds can also take in the form of powder, or liquids.
• Cucumber seeds are rich in sulfur that increases the growth of hair.