Ingredient library · Vegetable

Cucumber 黃瓜

CoolFlavour · SweetVegetable

Traditional use

Cooling and hydrating.

Cooling — helpful if you run hot; pair with warming foods if your digestion runs cold.

Go easy on raw cucumber if your digestion runs cold.

In season for

Grain Buds

Nutrition (approx.)

100 g

15kcal

Protein0.7 g
Carbs3.6 g
Fat0.1 g
Fibre0.5 g

Reference values per 100 g; actual values vary by variety and cooking.

Especially good for

Damp-Heat

Also cool

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Based on traditional Chinese medicine for general wellness education — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. If symptoms persist, are severe or unusual, please see a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.