benefits of radish

The sedative properties of radish have been known since ancient Greek and Roman time where they used radish to promote sleep. Drink a glass of radish juice just before going to bed, and discover an incredible natural remedy against sleep disorders!

The therapeutic benefits of radish juice on the respiratory tract are countless. Due to its antiinflammatory, antibacterial and antiviral effects, radish juice is effective in relieving respiratory disorders, including cold, flu, cough, asthma, bronchitis and many other lung problems.

Due to its strong and pungent taste, some people prefer to mix it with other fruit or vegetable juices, such as carrot or apple juices. Choose and consume young radish, but do not cook them as high heat destroys the high content of vitamin C. As the leaves continue to draw nutrients from the radish root, storing with the greens attached can only keep for about 35 days in the fridge. Without the greens, the radishes can keep for up to four weeks in the fridge.

Radish has no known safety issues except that the taste is very pungent. When eating/juicing black radish, be aware of its skin which can be very hot to the taste. Radishes can also regulate blood pressure, relieve congestion, and prevent respiratory problems such as asthma or bronchitis. They have antibacterial, antifungal, and detoxifying properties, and contain compounds that soothe rashes, dryness, and other skin disorders.

Radish root comes in different shapes, colors and sizes, depending on the variety. It can be round or oblong in shape, while color varies from carmine red to white; and some varieties of radish are characterized by a red color with white streaks.

Black radish juice is one of the best natural treatments especially for hypothyroidism. Experts believe that the sulphur content in black radish is beneficial for balancing the production of calcitonin and thyroxin. Radish also contains a chemical called raphanin, which helps in balancing thyroid hormones in the body. When there is adequate circulation of raphanin in the bloodstream, the thyroid gland is less likely to under produce or over produce thyroid hormones. People who suffer from hypothyroidism usually gain weight faster than others do and radishes are a good remedy for losing weight naturally.

Black Spanish radishesare peppery and more flavorful than their white counterparts. The sharp, pungent flavor of radish comes from isothiocyanate compound in them, which ranges from mild in case of whiteicicles to very hot in red globe and other pigmented varieties. The top greens are also eaten as leafygreens in some parts of the world.

Green radishis native to Northern China region. Its outer peel near the top stem end features leafygreen color which, gradually changes to white color near the lower tip. Inside, its flesh has beautiful jade green color, sweet and less pungent flavor.

Watermelon radisheshave watermelon like flesh inside. Theyare less peppery but mildly sweet something similar to that of white varieties. When left to grow for longer than the usual root harvest period all kinds of radish bear small flowers, which subsequently develop into edible fruit pods. Podding or a rattailed radish is a type of seed pod variety grown exclusively for their long rattail like tapering edible pods. The pods feature a mixture of mild radish flavor and spiciness.