CUCUMIS SATIVUS (COLD PRESSED CUCUMBER SEED) OIL
Cucumis sativus belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae along with melon and pumpkins. It is a widely known vegetable around the world often eaten raw.
In traditional Indian medicine (such as Ayurveda), it is used for cooling burning sensation, as a moisturizer and to de-puff swollen eyes. The cucumber seeds, particularly, are used in the treatment of insomnia and headache.
While the cucumber vegetable contains mainly water, up to 90%, studies show the seeds are rich in protein (33.8%) and fat (45.2%). The seeds also contain minerals such as calcium, magnesium, sodium and iron. Linoleic acid and oleic acid are the predominant fatty acids at 61.6% and 15.7% concentrations respectively.
The cucumber oil we use at Askalite is cold-pressed from non-GMO cucumber seeds.
Uses:
- Soothing the skin
- Skin integrity
- Refreshing
- Emollient
References
Gogaṭe, Vishṇu Mahādeva. Ayurvedic pharmacology and therapeutic uses of medicinal plants (Dravyagunavignyan). Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, 2000.
Nayik, Gulzar Ahmad, and Amir Gull. Antioxidants in Vegetables and Nuts-Properties and Health Benefits. Springer Singapore Pte. Limited.
Shah, Pritesh, et al. "A review on Cucumis sativus (Cucumber)." Research Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry 5.2 (2013): 49.
Sotiroudis, Georgios, et al. "Chemical analysis, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of three Greek cucumber (Cucumis sativus) cultivars." Journal of Food Biochemistry 34 (2010): 61-78.
