Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Cucumber Powder. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
INSUFFICIENT RELIABLE EVIDENCE to RATE
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Cucumber Powder. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY SAFE ...when used in food amounts. Cucumbers are a common food source (103382,103385). ...when the extract, fruit, fruit extract, fruit water, juice, seed extract, and seed oil are used topically and appropriately. These ingredients have been shown to be safely used in cosmetic products in levels of 0.4% to 3% (103382,103395).
POSSIBLY SAFE ...when cucumber extract or cucumber seed extract is used orally and appropriately. A specific cucumber extract (Q-Actin) has been used with apparent safety in doses of up to 10 mg twice daily for 6 months (103385). Cucumber seed extract has been used with apparent safety in doses of up to 500 mg daily for 6 weeks (103386). There isn't enough reliable information to know if other cucumber products are safe to use in amounts greater than those found in food.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of cucumber in amounts greater than those found in foods; avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Cucumber Powder. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Theoretically, cucumber seed might have additive effects with antidiabetes drugs and may increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Details
Animal research shows that cucumber seed extract can decrease blood glucose levels (103391). Monitor blood glucose levels closely.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Cucumber Powder. Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Orally, cucumber is well tolerated in food amounts.
Cucumber extract and seed extract also seem to be well tolerated. Topically, the extract, fruit, fruit extract, fruit water, juice, seed extract, and seed oil of cucumber are well tolerated.
Most Common Adverse Effects:
Topically: Allergic eczema, erythema, irritation.
Serious Adverse Effects (Rare):
Orally: Anaphylaxis.
Dermatologic ...Topically, mild redness and irritation have occurred rarely (103382).
Immunologic
...Orally, anaphylaxis with dizziness, vomiting, trouble breathing, and itching, occurring 5 minutes after eating a partially peeled cucumber, has been reported in a 76-year-old woman (103382,103384).
Topically, allergic eczema related to exposure to cucumber leaves and stems has been reported in a greenhouse worker (103382,103393).