Cucumber
Cucumis sativa
Eating cucumbers is said to cool the passions, but cucumber seeds aid in increasing fertility. A cucumber may also be kept in the bedroom to increase chances of conception.
Cucumbers are anti-inflammatory when applied to the skin. Cucumber slices are traditionally used to reduce eye puffiness.
Cucumbers are popular pickled or sliced and served raw in salads. They are 96% water and act as a diuretic making them a good choice for detox and weight loss diets.
Cucumbers are rich in fiber, Thiamin, vitamin B6, Folate, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, manganese, vitamin C and vitamin K
Correspondences
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Gender: Feminine
Chastity, fertility, healing
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