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CACIK RECIPE
MEDICINAL USES
Place yoghurt in a large bowl.
Add all other ingredients, except salt and water, and mix
thoroughly.
Add water until required consistency is achieved.
Stir in some salt,taste and add more if required.
Chill in refrigerator for about two hours before serving.
Depurant: Cucumber helps in the
elimination of waste substances
from the blood stream. This is
achieved either through
elimination by the urine or skin.
Laxative: Due to the high water
content of cucumbers and very
soluble fiber, they make easier the
movement of feces through the
intestine.
Alkalizer: Cucumbers also helps in
neutralizing excess acidic waste
produced in the body which
mainly arises from the intake of
animal-based foods.
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