Insect Bites

Radishes have antipruritic properties and can be used as an effective treatment for insect bites and bee stings. Radish juice alsoreduces pain and swellingand soothes the affected area. Radishes also contain an important isothiocyanate antioxidant compound called sulforaphane, a proven cancer fighter. They remove bilirubin from the liver, preventing jaundice, and perform other healthful tasks like purifying kidney and urinary systems, regulating blood pressure, relieving congestion, and preventing respiratory problems such as asthma or bronchitis.