What are the uses of radish plants?

Answer 1

The large white radish has long been called "little ginseng" in China. The old saying goes that "when radishes come onto the market, nobody will go to the pharmacies."

Nutritive value and benefits of radish:
Radishes are moderately high in Vitamin C, carotene and contain properties that appear to be beneficial for symptoms of colds, flu, fever, cough, respiratory problems, and digestive disorders. And Radishes can aid digestion, dissolve phlegm, and reinforce energy as well as clear a stuffy nose, ease sore joints, even help you sober up.

Apart from above benefits, radish is a good appetizer, mouth and breathe freshener, laxative, regulates metabolism, improves blood circulation, is a good treatment for headache, acidity, constipation, nausea, obesity, sore throat, whooping cough, gastric problems, gallbladder stones, dyspepsia etc.

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Health Benefits of Radish :

1. Beneficial for the teeth, gums, nerves, hair and nails.
2. Stimulate appetite.
3. Relieve nervous exhaustion.
4. Respiratory problems
5. Digestive problems
6. Relieves constipation
7. Runny nose
8. Helps to reduce overweight or obesity and dissolves gall stones.
9. Helpful in cases of tuberculosis.
10. Radish also has a mild diuretic effect, increasing the production of urine by the kidneys.
11. Good for diabetics just like cucumber and bitter gourd.

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The benefits of radish against certain ailments and on certain body parts are listed below:

• Jaundice: Radish is very good for the liver and the stomach and it is a very good detoxifier too, that is, it purifies blood. It is miraculously useful in jaundice as it helps removing bilirubin and also checks its production. It also checks destruction of red blood cells during jaundice by increasing supply of fresh oxygen in the blood. The black radish is more preferred in jaundice. The leaves of radish are also very useful in treatment of jaundice.
• Piles: Radish is very rich in roughage, i.e. indigestible carbohydrates. This facilitates digestion, retains water, cures constipation (one of the main causes for piles) and thus gives relief in piles. Being a very good detoxifier, it helps heal up piles fast. Its juice also soothes the digestive and excretory system and this also relieves piles.
• Urinary Disorders: Radishes are diurectic in nature, i.e. increase production of urine. Juice of radish also cures inflammation and burning feeling during urinating. It also cleans the kidneys and inhibits infections in kidneys and urinary system. Thus it helps a great deal in curing urinary disorders.
• Weight Loss: Radishes are very filling, i.e. fills your stomach and satisfies your hunger easily without giving you many calories, as they are low in digestible carbohydrates, high in roughage and contain a lot of water. It is a very good dietary option for those determined to lose weight.
• Cancer: Being a very good detoxifier and rich in vitamin-C, folic and anthocyanins, radish helps cure many types of cancer, particularly those of colon, kidney, intestines, stomach and oral cancer.
• Leucoderma: The detoxifying and anti carcinogenic properties of radish make it useful in treatment of Leucoderma. The radish seeds are used in this case. They should be powdered and soaked in vinegar or ginger juice or cows urine and then applied on the white patches. Eating radish also aids treatment of Leucoderma.
• Skin Disorders: Vitamin-C, phosphorus, zinc and some members of vitamin-B complex, which are present in radish, are good for skin. The water in it helps maintaining moisture of the skin. Smashed raw radish is a very good cleanser and serves as a very efficient face pack. Due to its disinfectant properties, radish also helps cure skin disorders, such as drying up, rashes, cracks etc. and also refreshes it.
• Kidney Disorders: Being diurectic, cleanser and disinfectant, it helps cure many kidney disorders. Its diurectic properties help wash away the toxins accumulated in the kidneys. Cleansing properties clean kidneys up and lessens accumulation of toxins in the blood, thereby decreasing their concentration in the kidneys. Its disinfectant properties protect the kidneys from any infections too. Thus it is good for overall health of the kidneys.
• Insect Bites: It has anti pruritic properties and can be used as an effective treatment for insect bites, stings of bees, hornets, wasps etc. Its juice also reduces pain and swelling and soothes the affected area.
• Fever: It brings down the body temperature and relieves inflammation due to fever. Drink radish juice mixed with black salt. Being a good disinfectant, it also fights infections which cause fever, thereby helping cure it.
• Respiratory Disorders, Bronchitis and Asthma: Radish is an anti congestive, i.e. it relieves congestion of respiratory system including nose, throat, wind-pipe and lungs, due to cold, infection, Allergies and other causes. It is a good disinfectant and also rich in vitamins, which protect respiratory system from infections.
• Liver & Gallbladder: Radish is especially beneficial for liver and gallbladder functions. It regulates production and flow of bile and bilirubin, acids, enzymes and removes excess bilirubin from the blood, being a good detoxifier. It also contains enzymes like myrosinase, diastase, amylase and esterase. It protects liver and gallbladder from infections and ulcers and soothes them.
• Other Benefits: Apart from above benefits, radish is a good appetizer, mouth and breathe freshener, laxative, regulates metabolism, improves blood circulation, is a good treatment for headache, acidity, constipation, nausea, obesity, sore throat, whooping cough, gastric problems, gallbladder stones, dyspepsia etc.

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Studies done in 1969, radish cook in wine and oil is good for liver and spleen hardness and abdominal tumors. Another studies also in 1978 by Agricultural and Biological Chemistry showed that radish has a strong antibacterial properties which is very good for many different kinds of cancer. So eat radish now because it has lots of health benefits.

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Answer 2

Radishes are delicious! In Asian cooking, they're used to make lop bak goh (not sure about spelling) a savoury steamed, and often fried, 'radish cake' which can also be made with turnip. In Korea, one form of Kimchi is radish kimchi, where radish is seasoned with salt and chili and eaten as a starter/side dish at almost every meal.

Answer 3

Radishes are a very low calorie root vegetable. Fresh radish root provides just 16 calories per 100 grams; nonetheless; they are a very good source of antioxidants, electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, and fiber. Like other cruciferous and Brassica family vegetables, radishes contain allyl-isothiocyanates, which fight bladder cancer, and sulforaphane, which fights prostate, breast, colon, and ovarian cancers by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells and causing them to die.

Fresh radish roots are rich in vitamin C; they provide about 15 milligrams, or 25% of Daily Value (DV) of vitamin C per 100 grams. In addition, they contain adequate levels of folate, vitamin B6, riboflavin, thiamine, and minerals such as iron, magnesium, copper, and calcium. Radishes contain potassium, an important component of cell and body fluids that plays an important role in lowering blood pressure by countering the detrimental effects of sodium and regulating fluid balance. It is an electrolyte that helps regulate the natural rhythm of the heart, and maintains normal function of the brain and central nervous system. Potassium also assists in storing carbohydrates that are used as fuel by the muscles, and promotes regular muscle growth. Further, they contain many phytochemicals like indoles which are detoxifying agents, caffeic acid salicylic acid, which are anti-inflammatory, and pelargonidin, oxalic acid, zea-xanthin, lutein, and beta carotene, which are antioxidants.

Answer 4

vitamin A vitamin C carbohydrates

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