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Balam cucumber is a rare medicinal fruit, which is rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc and antioxidants. It is beneficial in stones, constipation and jaundice, but raw fruits can be poisonous.
Antioxidants are found in abundance in Balam cucumbers.
Highlights
- Balam cucumber is beneficial in stones, constipation and jaundice.
- Raw Balam cucumber can be poisonous, caution is necessary.
- Pregnant women should consume Balam cucumber carefully.
Often you have seen that people living on the roads sell some special herbs. One of these is Balam cucumber, which looks like a common cucumber at first sight, but in reality it is a very useful and rare fruit rich in medicinal properties. Its plant gradually grows up and takes the form of a huge tree, whose height can be 15 to 20 meters and fruits like cucumbers grow in it.
Balam cucumber fruits, its bark and stem are considered extremely beneficial for the body. It is found in abundance of iron, calcium, magnesium, zinc, chromium and many antioxidants, which are helpful in increasing immunity. This fruit can be dried and its powder can be made, which is considered useful in relieving many serious diseases. Especially, it is very beneficial for people troubled by the problem of stones, because its powder gradually helps in removing the stones from the body. Balam cucumber decoction is considered an effective home remedy for kidney stone patients.
If we talk about its seeds, then they are also rich in medicinal properties. They are helpful in relieving constipation problems and more water in cucumbers keep the stomach cool, which keeps digestion better. In summer it helps to keep the body hydrated and at the same time it is also a good source of vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. It is more safe and effective to dry the Balam cucumber in the form of powder or as a drink. Consuming its juice is beneficial in problems like swelling, malaria or jaundice in the body. Especially in the morning, drinking its juice on an empty stomach provides relief in jaundice, because it contains an element naturally which helps in treating jaundice.
However, along with its benefits, it also has some side effects. The raw fruit of Balam cucumber is poisonous, which contains a toxic element called cucumber, which can damage the liver by consuming excessive amounts. Its effect is cold, so people who have problems like cold, cough or asthma should not consume it at night. Consuming excessive amounts can increase stomach cramps, gas and potassium levels in the body, which can cause even kidney failure in a serious condition. Pregnant women should also consume it very carefully.
In this way, Balam cucumber is a simple -looking but extremely powerful and medicinal properties. If it is used with the right amount and caution, it can prove to be a natural remedy providing relief in many diseases.
Vividha Singh is a journalist in News18 Hindi (News18). He has a Bachelor and Masters degree in journalism from Delhi University. She has been working in the field of journalism for 2 years. Currently News 18 …Read more
Vividha Singh is a journalist in News18 Hindi (News18). He has a Bachelor and Masters degree in journalism from Delhi University. She has been working in the field of journalism for 2 years. Currently News 18 … Read more