The fruits contain nitrogenous, nitrogen-free, ash substances, fiber, thiamine, riboflavin, carotene.
In folk medicine, fresh cucumbers and cucumber juice are used for dropsy, stomach pain, persistent constipation, and pulmonary tuberculosis. Crushed fruits are applied to inflamed areas of the skin, tumors and are used as a good cosmetic. A decoction of overripe fruits and lashes of plants is recommended for jaundice and liver diseases, a decoction of flowers – for malaria. Seeds (crushed) in the form of infusion – for pulmonary tuberculosis, renal colic, fever.