Watermelon which in English is called watermelon (because of its shape like a melon, but it contains more water) is a plant originating from Central African desert. Watermelon is still allied with pumpkins, melons and cucumbers.
Watermelon fruit has a sweet taste, and contains many cool effects. So very fitting if eating watermelon on a scorching day because it will be very refreshing.
Watermelon is not too expensive, but the nutritional content and health benefits can not be taken lightly. Please see the data in addition to know the nutritional content of watermelon.
In addition to the fruit used for consumption, watermelon is also often used as an alternative medicine to cure various diseases. Some diseases that can be treated using the watermelon is as follows:
Watermelon Rind can treat swelling due to liquid deposits in kidney disease, diabetes (diabetes mellitus), itching due to poison plants, pain when I wake up in the morning as a result of alcohol (hangover), migraine, prevent hair loss, smooth the skin and remove the black spots on the face , rough skin, burns, and sunburn.
Watermelon fruit flesh is used for the treatment of: fainting because of the heat (heatstroke), fatigue, fever, thirst with dry mouth, bad breath, urine dark and deep yellow color, pain during urination, bloating because a lot of gas, constipation (constipation), sore throat, mouth ulcers, hepatitis, high blood pressure (hypertension), erectile dysfunction (impotence), increase male fertility, alcohol poisoning (alcoholism), high uric acid, and remove wrinkles on the face.
Watermelon seeds are used as a remedy for constipation during pregnancy or aging, inflammation of the liver, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the intestines, bladder infection, anemia (anemia), eradicate intestinal worms, and malnutrition.
Watermelon Fruit Benefits for Beauty
Besides being used as a traditional medicine, watermelon is also used for beauty treatments. Especially for skin care and facial.
Rejuvenate the Skin
To rejuvenate the skin, take 100 grams of watermelon, then destroy. Apply watermelon as a mask on the entire face to face feels cooler, fresh and moist. Effect watermelon mask also cleans dust and dirt up into the pores, with a safe natural way.
Softens Skin
To soften the skin, take 100 grams of watermelon, mixed with 1 tablespoon yogurt. Apply to the face and neck and leave for 10 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Watermelon here restores skin moisture, while yogurt can soften it with a deeper range for assistance watermelon. Skin become softer and glowing.
Overcoming wrinkles
Because of its rich antioxidant content, watermelon can help prevent damage to the skin as well as overcome the wrinkles on the face as a sign of premature aging. The trick is to mix 100 grams of watermelon with avocado that has been destroyed. Mix well and then apply on the entire face as a mask. Let sit and relax your face for 20 minutes. Rinse with warm water, then finish off with a facial compress using ice cubes.
As scrubs, watermelon also effective against a black stain on the face. The trick is to mix 100 grams of watermelon with 2 tablespoons of salt. Then scrub and massage in a circular motion. Let stand for 15 minutes before rinsing, and skin feel clean and shining.

















