White radish - "Popular ginseng"

Not only is it a popular vegetable in our country, white radish also has many uses in medicine and beauty. Let's explore with us.

Analysis results show that in 100g of radish there are 1.4g of protein, 3.7g of glucid, 1.5g of cellulose, 40mg of calcium, 41mg of phosphorus, 1.1mg of iron, 0.06mg of vitamin B1, 0.06mg of vitamin B2, 0.5mg of vitamin PP, 30mg of vitamin C... Radish leaves and tops also contain essential oils and a significant amount of vitamins A and C.

Healing effects

In folk medicine, radishes have long been used to treat diseases such as:

Hoarse, unable to speak: Wash 300g raw radish, squeeze out the juice, crush 20g raw ginger, squeeze out the juice, mix the two together and drink 3 times a day, drink for 2 days and you will be cured.

Nosebleeds:Wash 300g raw radish, crush and squeeze to get 1/2 bowl of water, add a little alcohol and heat, use this water to drop into the nose 3-4 times a day.

Mouth ulcers due to heat: Crush 300g of raw radish, squeeze out the juice, add a little filtered water, gargle 3 times a day, use for 2 days and you will be cured.

Bloody stools:Crush 200g raw radish, filter to get a small cup of water, add 4 teaspoons of honey, boil and drink this water every morning.

Gallstone pain:300g raw radish, cut into finger-sized pieces, marinate with light yellow honey, do not use dark brown honey. Place the radish soaked in honey in a pan and dry over charcoal or fire. When dry, marinate with honey and dry without letting the water drain, eat the dried radish and drink a little diluted salt water twice a day, use for a month.

Cloudy urine:People with cloudy urine due to worrying too much or excessive drinking and sex should take 200g of white radish, hollow it out, remove all the seeds inside, then stuff it with cornstarch (sold at Chinese medicine stores), and cover tightly.

Steam the radish in a steamer, then take it out, remove all the corn, dry the radish, grind it into powder, add a little flour, stir it into thick powder and roll it into small balls the size of green beans. Take 3 times a day, about 30-40 pills each time with water, very effective.

Gastric ulcer:For people with gastritis and gastric mucosal inflammation, food digestion will be very difficult and directly affect health. To overcome this condition, eat more beets. The nutrients in beets help promote and support the digestive system. The fiber in this food also helps promote the absorption of zinc and minerals. When you have a cold, nervous tension, you can also use beets for treatment.

Hypertension:For people with high blood pressure and arteriosclerosis, they should drink beet juice mixed with honey to better support the treatment of these diseases.

Muscle fatigue, joint pain:During cold winter days, if muscle fatigue or joint pain comes, you can apply radish peel directly to the painful area or put it in a cloth bag to apply heat. At this time, radish has a very good effect in relieving pain.

Cancer Control:In radish leaves, the vitamin C content is 4 times higher than in the root. The main effect of vitamin C is to prevent skin aging, prevent the formation of dark spots, and keep the skin soft and white. In addition, vitamins A and C both have antioxidant effects, control cancer and prevent aging, as well as arteriosclerosis. Therefore, drinking tea with radish leaves is very effective in beautifying the skin.

The method is very simple, just wash the radish leaves, dry them for 3-4 days. Take 30g of leaves and cook with 1 liter of water, after boiling, turn the heat to medium low, cook for a few more minutes, then filter the water to drink, you can add a little sugar to make it easier to drink.

Beauty effects

White radish is also one of the ingredients used a lot by Japanese women in keeping fit and beauty care.

Moisturize your skin:The radish is cut into thin slices and dried to make the bath water. Before bathing, put the dried radish in a cloth bag and soak it in hot bath water for 15-20 minutes before bathing. The vitamins in the radish will penetrate deep into the skin, making the skin smooth and always bright. In winter days, this bath water not only helps moisturize the skin but also has the effect of keeping the body warm.

Weight loss:Drinking radish juice before meals is also often used by Japanese women to have a slim figure. This juice helps to lose weight effectively without having to diet or limit food intake.

Helps whiten facial skin:Using a mask made from radish is also one of the ways to get closer to the dream of having beautiful skin. Radish and fish mint mask will help your face become rosy white, radiant and especially no longer dry and chapped in the winter.

The method is very simple, just grind or use fish mint juice and radish juice mixed together, apply on the face for 15 minutes and then rinse with clean water. Do it 2 to 3 times a week to bring you the unexpected skin you dream of. If you have sunburn, radish juice and honey will be a great way to soothe sunburned skin.

A basin of water to wash your face every day mixed with radish juice is also a way to bring healthy skin and a pleasant, gentle feeling not only for the skin but also for the spirit.

According to Women's Web - NT