Unexpected effects of white radish

White radish was once considered white ginseng because it has many effects in supporting health and curing diseases.

White radish cures diseases

There are two types of radish: white radish and red radish. Of these, white radish is often referred to as white ginseng because it has many effects in supporting health and curing diseases.

In 100g of white radish, there are 1.4g of protein, 3.7g of glucid, 1.5g of cellulose, 40 mg of calcium, 41 mg of phosphorus; 1.1 mg of iron; 0.06 mg of vitamin B1, 0.06 mg of vitamin B2, 0.5 mg of vitamin PP, 30 mg; vitamin C...

With many medicinal effects, white radish is called white ginseng - Illustration.

According to Oriental medicine, white radish can treat pulmonary tuberculosis and coughing up blood, and chronic bronchitis in the elderly. For children with coughs, using chopped white radish and boiling it thoroughly to get the water to drink is also an effective herbal remedy to reduce coughs.

To treat painful, uncomfortable mouth ulcers, you can use radishes to boil water and use it as a mouthwash several times a day to cure it. Peeled radishes, soaked in honey, and dried as food can also help treat gallstones. In addition, radish juice also has antifungal properties.

For diseases such as high blood pressure, muscle fatigue, joint pain, drinking beet juice or increasing beets in the diet can also help to push back the disease faster.

Many people when using white radish often only take the root part of the white radish, discarding the leaves without knowing that radish leaves are rich in vitamin C (4 times more than the root). This is an important vitamin in preventing aging, preventing dark spots on the skin, helping the skin to be smooth and white.

Besides, eating a lot of radish also helps control cancer and arteriosclerosis. Using chopped radish leaves, dried and boiled like tea to drink is very effective in beautifying the skin and improving health.

According to Health and Life