Cucumber Juice

Cucumber Juice is one of the best known diuretics. It is good for the spleen, stomach, and large intestine. It is a blood cleanser and as such is good in the treatment of acne. The juice contains an abundance of potassium, which can help regulate blood pressure. It was once thought that the level of sodium in the body was the key to normal blood pressure; however, it is now known that is a correct balance between the levels of sodium and potassium that is important.

To maintain the necessary balance of sodium and potassium in the body, combine celery or dandelion green juice with cucumber juice. Cucumber juice also contains silicon, which can help strengthen hair and nails and improve skin conditions.

Being low in calories and high in fiber and nutrients, cucumbers are recommended part of any weight loss dietary regimen. Cucumbers are especially rich in potassium, which exerts a diuretic effect in cases of dropsy and edema.