The benefits of black radish on hepatic functions (liver functions) are known. The juice of its root is indeed very popular in herbal medicine because it contributes to the elimination of toxins from the body. Discovery of a cruciferous plant that we don’t really eat like the others…
IDENTITY SHEET
Name: Black radish
Scientific name: Raphanus sativus
Botanical family: Brassicaceae
Parts used: roots
Indications: liver detoxification, bronchial conditions, wet cough, diarrhea, constipation, sinusitis
Preparation: juice
Originally from China, black radish helps eliminate toxins and acts directly on the livergallbladder and pancreas. It is rich in sulfur compounds, which also gives it diuretic properties. The peak season for black radish extends from September to January.
The benefits of black radish
We can trust the benefits of black radish for cleanse the liver. Its juice is often used to stimulate the secretion of bile and facilitate the evacuation of waste towards the intestine.
Black radish is composed of vitamin C (114 mg/100 g), potassium (554 mg/100 g), sulfur glycosides and raphanin, which is a substance appreciated for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties.
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The benefits of black radish are not limited to detox. It is also a valuable ally for:
- digestive disorders: it soothes bloatingstimulates the appetite and promotes digestion
- respiratory ailments: we use its fried and dried roots.
- skin conditions: when used externally, it soothes sunburn.
A valuable vegetable in herbal medicine
In herbal medicine it is black radish root juice which is used for medicinal purposes. Traditionally, it was pressed and then drunk by patients who suffered from digestive problems and pain in the liver or gallbladder.
The recommended dose of black radish juice is 15 ml, taken between two and six times a day, depending on the pain and its intensity. In case of dyspepsia, some doctors recommend following this treatment for 4 or 5 days, interrupting it for 2 or 3 days, then resuming it, until the first effects are felt.
For people who are more sensitive to black radish juice (sour stomach), it is better to turn to another natural treatment or to accompany it with vegetable oil.
Contraindications and side effects
Black radish is contraindicated in people who have gallstones and strongly not recommended in cases of stomach ulcers, gastritis or thyroid pathologies.
It is also likely to cause some undesirable effects such as:
- Heartburn caused by sulfur substances,
- Skin reactions (allergy and hives).
How to prepare black radish juice?
You must start by washing the black radish because you will preserve the skin:
- Cut the black radish into thin slices.
- Weigh the black radish slices.
- Take the same volume of sugar as the weight of the black radish.
On a plate:
- Arrange a layer of black radish slices at the bottom
- Cover with a layer of sugar and repeat the operation until there are no more black radishes.
- Leave to drain for 1 day.
- Pass the juice through a sieve so that only the liquid is collected.
- Store this juice in the refrigerator in a bottle.
You should drink 2 tablespoons of black radish juice per day.
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In conclusion
The benefits of black radish on liver health have been demonstrated, so black radish powder or black radish juice, it’s up to you to choose…
