{"id":10053,"date":"2026-09-21T13:03:35","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wiki-archiv\/gurke-cucumis-sativus\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T13:03:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:03:35","slug":"gurke-cucumis-sativus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wiki-archiv\/gurke-cucumis-sativus\/","title":{"rendered":"Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"position:relative;width:100%;min-height:340px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#2c3e6b,#4a5fa5,#7d8fd1);border-radius:12px;margin:0 0 24px 0;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:40px;\">\n<h1 style=\"color:#ffffff;margin:0;text-align:center;\">Cucumber (Cucumis sativus)<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"eh-arch\">\n<div class=\"ea-steck\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Botanical name<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Cucumis sativus<small>Cucurbitaceae (Cucurbitaceae)<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">forms<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Salad cucumber, pickling cucumber<small>Braised cucumber for warm dishes<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">The taste<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">Fresh, mild<small>The skin is slightly tart.<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Origin<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">India, Himalayan foothills<small>for about 3,000 years<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Known for<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">96 % Water<small>the coolest vegetables<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">season<\/div>\n<div class=\"v\">June to September<small>Open field<\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-body\">\n<nav class=\"ea-nav\">\n<div class=\"t\">On this page<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"#herkunft\">Origin<\/a><a href=\"#nutzen\">To use<\/a><a href=\"#inhalt\">Ingredients<\/a><a href=\"#kombi\">Reinforced combinations &amp; what clashes<\/a><a href=\"#gerichte\">In the kitchen<\/a><a href=\"#hausmittel\">As a home remedy<\/a><a href=\"#tradition\">Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/a><a href=\"#warn\">Warning notices<\/a><a href=\"#passend\">Related to the topic<\/a><a href=\"#quellen\">Sources<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"box\"><b>In short<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Cucumbers are almost entirely water \u2013 and that&#039;s precisely what makes them so valuable in summer: cool, light, and refreshing. Nutrients are mainly found in the peel, so eat it too. Lacto-fermented salt cucumbers are a fermented food, while pickled gherkins are not. Do not eat bitter cucumbers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<div>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"herkunft\">\n<h2><span>Origin<\/span>The cool fruit from India<\/h2>\n<div class=\"eh-kraeuter-img\"><img class=\"lazyload\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201200%20800%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271200%27%20height%3D%27800%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/lebensmittel-gurke.jpg\" alt=\"Gurken und Gurkenscheiben auf einem Holzbrett\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:14px;border:2px solid rgba(201,162,75,0.4);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(23,58,36,0.15);\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-satz\">\u201eCool as a cucumber\u201c - the inside of a cucumber is actually a few degrees cooler than the surroundings because it evaporates so much water.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">The cucumber originates from the foothills of the Himalayas in India, where it has been cultivated for about 3,000 years. It came to Rome via Persia and Greece \u2013 Emperor Tiberius is said to have demanded cucumbers daily, which were moved along the sun in mobile planters. It has been widespread in Central Europe since the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n<p>The Spreewald region is famous for its pickled cucumbers; &quot;Spreewald cucumbers&quot; are a protected geographical indication. Modern salad cucumbers are bred to produce hardly any bitter substances and do not require pollination.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"nutzen\">\n<h2><span>To use<\/span>What the cucumber can do for you<\/h2>\n<p class=\"ea-drop\">Cucumbers consist of approximately 96 percent... <strong>Water<\/strong> They contain only about 15 kcal per 100 g. On hot days, they contribute to hydration and provide potassium, vitamin K, and some vitamin C \u2013 primarily in the peel. Peeling them results in the loss of a large portion of the already small amount of nutrients.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lactic acid fermented pickles<\/strong> Pickles (without vinegar, often found in the refrigerated section or homemade) contain live lactic acid bacteria. Pickles from a jar are pasteurized and usually contain sugar; they are a treat, but no longer a fermented food.<\/p>\n<p>Externally, cucumber slices are an old home remedy for swollen eyes and reddened skin: the coolness and the water are soothing. No further effects have been proven \u2013 but the coolness feels good.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-zahlen\">\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>96 %<\/b><span>Water<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approximately 15 kcal<\/b><span>per 100 g<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>approx. 16 \u00b5g<\/b><span>Vitamin K per 100 g, especially in the peel<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"ea-zahl\"><b>gg A.<\/b><span>Spreewald gherkins are protected<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"inhalt\">\n<h2><span>Ingredients<\/span>This is what&#039;s in the cucumber<\/h2>\n<p>Cucumbers contain water, little sugar, potassium., <strong>Vitamin K<\/strong>, Vitamin C, magnesium, and in the peel, carotenoids, flavonoids, and silica. The typical fresh scent comes from aldehydes such as nonadienal.<\/p>\n<p>Cucurbits can <strong>Cucurbitacins<\/strong> These contain bitter, heat-stable substances that can cause nausea and diarrhea. Modern varieties are largely free of these; bitter ends or whole bitter cucumbers should not be eaten, especially if grown from your own seeds.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"kombi\">\n<h2><span>Enhanced combinations<\/span>What makes the cucumber stronger<\/h2>\n<p>The cucumber is pure freshness - it loves dill, yogurt, vinegar and salt.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Herbs<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>dill<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Cucumber salad with dill and sour cream - the German summer classic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">cooling<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Yogurt &amp; Mint<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Tzatziki, Raita, Cac\u0131k - cucumber and yogurt cool spicy dishes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">fermentation<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\"><i>lactic acid<\/i> inserted<\/div>\n<p>Salt pickles in a 2 to 3 percent brine with dill and garlic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Nutrients<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\"><i>with shell<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Wash thoroughly, buy organic, leave the peel on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Asian<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">with <i>Sesame &amp; Rice Vinegar<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Cucumber salad with sesame oil, chili and garlic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">beverage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">in the <i>Water<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Cucumber slices and mint in a water jug.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"ea-beisst-h\"><span>What contradicts itself<\/span>It&#039;s best to avoid these combinations.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ea-kombi beisst\">\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Bitter<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>bitter cucumbers<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Cucurbitacins - discard bitter pieces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Salt<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>Salting too early<\/i> in the salad<\/div>\n<p>Salt attracts water - only add it shortly before serving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Pickles<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not as <i>probiotic<\/i> book<\/div>\n<p>Pickled cucumbers are pasteurized - live cultures are only found in lactic acid-cured pickled cucumbers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">Salt<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not in quantities at <i>High blood pressure<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Pickled cucumbers are very high in salt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>besides tomatoes &amp; apples<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Ethylene causes cucumbers to quickly turn yellow and soft.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c\"><span class=\"tag\">storage<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"mit\">not <i>too cold<\/i><\/div>\n<p>Cucumbers suffer cold damage below 7 \u00b0C - but only briefly in the vegetable drawer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"gerichte\">\n<h2><span>In the kitchen<\/span>Where she belongs<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"ea-gerichte\">\n<li><span class=\"g\">Cucumber salad<\/span><span class=\"w\">With dill, sour cream or vinegar and oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Tzatziki<\/span><span class=\"w\">With yogurt, garlic and olive oil.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">pickled cucumbers<\/span><span class=\"w\">Lactic acid with dill and mustard seeds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Braised cucumbers<\/span><span class=\"w\">With minced meat or dill cream sauce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Cold cucumber soup<\/span><span class=\"w\">With yogurt and mint.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Raita<\/span><span class=\"w\">Indian curry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Smashed Cucumber<\/span><span class=\"w\">Chinese with sesame and chili.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">Pickle juice<\/span><span class=\"w\">With mint and lemon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">sandwich<\/span><span class=\"w\">With cream cheese - British style.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"g\">gazpacho<\/span><span class=\"w\">With tomato and bell pepper.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"ea-tipp\"><b>Rule of thumb:<\/b> For a crisp cucumber salad, lightly salt the slices, let them sit for 10 minutes, squeeze out the water, and then add the dressing.<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"hausmittel\">\n<h2><span>As a home remedy<\/span>Cucumber slices for eyes and skin<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-rezept\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">Here&#039;s how it works<\/div>\n<h3>Cool cucumber topping<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash a cucumber and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Cut into slices approximately 5 mm thick.<\/li>\n<li>Place on closed eyelids or on reddened skin after sun exposure.<\/li>\n<li>Leave to stand for 10 to 15 minutes, renew when warmed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"k\">For what<\/div>\n<p>Tired, puffy eyes and slightly reddened, irritated skin after sun exposure. The coolness constricts the blood vessels and soothes. It&#039;s a cooling effect, not a cure.<\/p>\n<div class=\"k\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Crowd<\/div>\n<p>As needed. Do not apply to open skin or if blisters are present - a true sunburn with blisters should be cooled, and if feverish or extensive, a doctor should be consulted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"tradition\">\n<h2><span>Ayurveda &amp; TCM<\/span>What the old systems say<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-trad\">\n<div>\n<h3>Ayurveda<\/h3>\n<p>The cucumber (<strong>Trapusha<\/strong>In Ayurveda, it is considered sweet, cooling, and heavy \u2013 ideal for Pitta and heat, diuretic, and thirst-quenching. For Kapha and Vata doshas, it should be eaten in moderation and with a little pepper or cumin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Traditional Chinese Medicine<\/h3>\n<p>In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the cucumber (<strong>Huang Gua<\/strong>Sweet and cooling. It is said to clear heat, quench thirst, promote urination and reduce swelling - the classic summer vegetable in hot weather.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"warn\">\n<h2><span>Warning notices<\/span>When you should be careful<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-warn\">\n<h3>Please note<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bitter substances:<\/strong> Do not eat bitter cucumbers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt:<\/strong> Pickled cucumbers are high in salt.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Histamine:<\/strong> Use pickled and fermented cucumbers with caution if you have histamine intolerance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Allergy:<\/strong> Rare, cross-reaction with melon and mugwort possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blood thinners:<\/strong> Vitamin K in normal amounts is unproblematic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">This page provides information and does not replace medical advice. If symptoms persist, please consult a doctor.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k\" id=\"passend\">\n<h2><span>Related to the topic<\/span>Read on and cook along!<\/h2>\n<div class=\"ea-passend\"><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/dill-anethum-graveolens\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">dill<\/span><span class=\"d\">The partner in the cucumber salad.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/zucchini-cucurbita-pepo\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">zucchini<\/span><span class=\"d\">The relative from the pumpkin family.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/wiki-archiv\/minze-mentha-piperita-2\/\"><span class=\"art\">Archive<\/span><span class=\"n\">mint<\/span><span class=\"d\">For raita and cucumber water.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/probiotika-komplex\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Probiotic complex<\/span><span class=\"d\">If it needs to be more focused.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/pfefferminztee-blaetter\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Peppermint tea<\/span><span class=\"d\">Cooling as iced tea.<\/span><\/a><a href=\"\/en\/product\/schwarzer-pfeffer-ganz\/\"><span class=\"art\">Our shop<\/span><span class=\"n\">Black pepper, whole<\/span><span class=\"d\">For the cucumber salad.<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<p class=\"ea-hinw\">Shop links lead to our product pages; it is indicated there if a partner is involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"ea-k ea-quellen\" id=\"quellen\">\n<h2><span>Sources<\/span>What is this based on?<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Mukherjee PK et al. <em>Phytochemical and therapeutic potential of cucumber.<\/em> Fitoterapia 2013; 84: 227-236.<\/li>\n<li>Federal Institute for Risk Assessment: <em>Do not eat bitter zucchini, pumpkins, and cucumbers.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Marco ML et al. <em>Health benefits of fermented foods: microbiota and beyond.<\/em> Current Opinion in Biotechnology 2017; 44: 94\u2013102.<\/li>\n<li>Aune D et al. <em>Fruit and vegetable intake and the risk of cardiovascular disease, total cancer and all-cause mortality - a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective studies.<\/em> International Journal of Epidemiology 2017; 46(3): 1029\u20131056.<\/li>\n<li>USDA FoodData Central: <em>Cucumber, with peel, raw<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gurke (Cucumis sativus) Botanischer Name Cucumis sativusK\u00fcrbisgew\u00e4chse (Cucurbitaceae) Formen Salatgurke, EinlegegurkeSchmorgurke f\u00fcr warme Gerichte Geschmack Frisch, mildSchale leicht herb Herkunft Indien, Himalaya-Vorlandseit rund 3.000 Jahren Bekannt f\u00fcr 96 % Wasserdas k\u00fchlste Gem\u00fcse Saison Juni bis SeptemberFreiland Auf dieser Seite HerkunftNutzenInhaltsstoffeVerst\u00e4rkte Kombis &amp; was sich bei\u00dftIn der K\u00fccheAls HausmittelAyurveda &amp; TCMWarnhinweisePassend zum ThemaQuellen Kurz gesagt Die<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10041,"parent":5278,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-10053","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10053","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10053"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/10053\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5278"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/edenshealth.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10053"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}