Radish

Herbs and spices that go with radishes

Food & Flavor Combos

Medicinal Part: fresh root. Its an important drug in homeopathy

Constituents

Glucosinolates in the fresh, unbruised rhizome; chief component 4- methylthio- 3- butenyl-glucosinolate, glucobrassin, sinigrin, glucoraphanine

Effects

It is said to be choleretic and antimicrobial and to increase motility in the upper gastrointestinal tract, an effect caused by the mustard oil. A choleretic effect and an antiviral effect were proved in animal experiments. Radish has a secretolytic effect in patients suffering from chronic bronchitis.

Uses

Approved by Commission E;

Cough/Bronchitis

Dyspeptic complaints

Radish is used internally for respiratory catarrh and dyspeptic disorders, especially those related to dyskinesia of the bile ducts.

In folk medicine Radish is used for whooping cough and gallstones

In Chinese medicine its used to treat coughs, diarrhea and abdominal pain.

Ayurveda: uses include dyspeptic complaints, nausea, flatulence, gallbladder disturbances, headache, neuralgias, and urological conditions.

Homeopathic uses: used for poor digestion and oily skin.

Prep/Dose

Radish-Honey Juice: 1 radish is grated and the resulting juice is mixed with honey, then allowed to stand for 10 hours.

Radish plant juice: The Radish is washed, cut and grated and up to 17% of the liquid is pressed out. 1 liter of juice is extracted from 1.3 kg of fresh root.

Daily Dosage:

Pressed juice: 50 to 100 mL; 1/2 tablespoon several times daily over a 3-day period

Radish-honey juice - spoonfuls taken over the course of the day for whooping cough

Cautions

Contraindication: not to be used in presence of cholelithiasis

Overdose

Administration of higher dosages of the fresh root could lead to mucus membrane irritation of the gastrointestinal tract. Due to the cholagogic effect of the drug, biliar colic could be triggered in patients with gallstones.

Studies

Detox

A tunisian radish extract reduced the harmful outcomes of commonly encountered toxicants like cadmium on the immune system and on overall host health status.