Use of horseradish roots in herbal medicine
This morning on the market, I was intrigued by a “large” black vegetable stalls. It was a radish! Yes, I know it may seem surprising but it was the first time I saw one.
I knew the benefits of radish for health but I do not know you could also cook a lot of different ways. In talking with my mother, I learned that his grandmother (and my great grandmother!) Also used the black radish. She had a cough elixir cons!
The black radish (root) has unsuspected virtues that our grandmothers knew already! The radish is also called “plant livers tired” or “plant livers lazy.
For all those who fear going to cook and prepare black radishes, here are the virtues:
1. The black radish can act on gallbladder:
- It helps restore proper functioning of the gallbladder
- It can drain naturally toxins from the gallbladder (hepatic biliary draining)
The radish increases the amount of bile and its flow (it is bile duct). Black radish also helps soothe muscle fibers of the biliary tract (antispasmodic).
2. Black radish also acts on the liver:
- It can drain toxins naturally liver (hepatic drainer)
- It can repeat liver function harmoniously
3. The black radish increases intestinal peristalsis (contractions of the intestine). It will have a beneficial effect on intestinal transit.
The radish is rich in:
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin C
- Sulfur
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Calcium
In herbal medicine, black radish is used to treat biliary and liver disorders. The herbalists recommend the use of this plant in case of:
- Colic (stone in the bile duct or gall)
- Digestive Allergies
- Digestive disorders and overeating. The radish improves digestion after overeating.
- Indigestion
- Problems of intestinal transit and constipation transient (black radish is rich in fiber and water)
- Problems cough. The radish, especially in juice can treat coughs. The radish was also an antibacterial effect on intestinal flora.
- Migraines of hepatic origin
The “side” effects of radish are:
- flatulence
- bad breath
People with severe liver or gallbladder problems should still avoid eating too often this vegetable.
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