Is cucumber laxative?

Cucumber is rich in fiber, has a certain laxative effect, but can not replace the drug treatment. Cucumber belongs to the vegetable category, which is rich in large amounts of fiber and vitamins, can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, promote digestion and absorption of intestinal contents, accelerate the discharge of stool. Cucumber contains a lot of pectin, can make the stool lubrication, promote the rapid discharge of stool, relieve the occurrence of constipation. If the patient has serious constipation or long-term constipation, through the use of cucumber can not slow down the occurrence of constipation, it is recommended to apply as soon as possible to improve the constipation of the drug, through the drug to promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, moist intestinal mucosa, accelerate the discharge of stools, relieve the occurrence of constipation, such as lactulose, aloe vera capsule, glycerol enemas, and so on. All of the above medications should be applied under the guidance of a doctor, and should not be self-selected.