Vellari vithai / Cucumber Seed (Raw)

Botanical Name               : Cucumis sativus

English Name                   : Cucumber Seeds

Tamil Name                      : வெள்ளரி விதை  / Vellari vithai 

Hindi Name                      : खीरा  / Khira

Malayalam Name            : വെള്ളരി / Vellari

Telugu Name                    : దోసకాయ / Dosakaya

 

About Vellari vithai (Cucumber seeds):-

Cucumber plants are tendril bearing vines, rooting at the nodes, with triangular prickly hairy leaves and yellow flowers which are either male or female. The female flowers are recognized by the swollen ovary at the base which will become the edible fruit. The fruit is roughly cylindrical, elongated, with tapered ends, and maybe as large as 60 cm long and 10 cm in diameter. Cucumber originated in south Asia but is now cultivated throughout the world. 

 

Internal Benefits of Vellari vithai (Cucumber Seeds):-

1. Digestive Health Benefits:

                                Regular consumption of cucumber seeds is highly recommended as it helps in stimulating the overall digestive health. Cucumber seeds help in preventing a number of digestive problems like acidity, ulcers, gastritis, indigestion, etc. The water, fiber, and mineral content of cucumber helps in the smooth functioning of the digestive organs and helps in flushing out the toxic materials from the body.

2. Hair Benefits:

                                 When suffering from hair problems like hair fall and weak hair then cucumber seeds is the key to treating all the problems. The sulfur content of cucumber seeds helps in stimulating the growth of hair and makes them thick and healthy. Regular consumption of cucumber juice (with seeds) helps in preventing the problem of hair fall effectively.         

3. Aids in weight loss:

                                  It helps to shed the extra weight from the body. Cucumber seeds contain less calorie and water, the mineral content helps in losing weight more efficiently.

4. Promotes Gum and Teeth Health:

                                   Regular consumption of cucumber seeds helps in improving the overall gum and teeth health. The photochemical content of cucumber seeds is very useful in fighting off the harmful bacteria from the mouth and thus helps in getting rid of the problem of bad breath and cavities. cucumber seeds also help in increasing the salivation process too.

5. Promotes Brain Health:

                                   The copper content of cucumber seeds helps in stimulating the process of neurotransmission which in turn improves overall brain coordination. Regular consumption of cucumber seeds is recommended as it provides all the essential minerals that are required for improving the brain’s health. Regular consumption of cucumber seeds is linked with lower stress levels. When we have high stress it is recommended to add cucumber to our daily routine in order to keep ourselves up and charged.

6. Anti Inflammation:

                      Cucumber seeds possess anti-inflammatory properties that help in reducing inflammation. Regular consumption of cucumber seeds is also helpful in treating the problem of headaches.

 

External Benefits of Vellari vithai (Cucumber Seeds):-

1. Skin Benefits:  Cucumber seeds are very useful in treating a number of skin problems like sunburn, dry skin, tanning, wrinkles, etc. The use of these seeds helps in providing a youthful look to the skin. The anti-oxidants present in cucumber helps in revitalizing the skin and add a natural glow to it.

 

Procurement & Agriculture Method:

 90% of Our Herbs are Wild crops and 100% organic by nature; the remaining 10% are organically grown, dried, and pulverized with no chemical or preservatives.

 

Disclaimer:

The Consumption details and benefits listed out on our website are taken from Tamil ancient books and Siddha records, as well as it’s been further fine-tuned by our Siddha Doctors Team. Anyhow you are requested to consult your doctor before use.