The benefits of black radish on liver 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 crucifer that we don’t really eat like the others …
IDENTITY RECORD
Name: Black radish
Scientific name : Raphanus sativus
Botanical family: Brassicaceae
Parts used: roots
Indications: hepatic detoxification, bronchial disorders, fatty cough, diarrhea, constipation, sinusitis
Preparation: juice
Native to China, black radish helps eliminate toxins and acts directly on the liver, gall bladder and pancreas. It is rich in sulfur compounds, which also gives it diuretic properties. The full season of black radish lasts from September to January.
The benefits of black radish
We can trust the benefits of black radish for cleanse the liver. Its juice is readily used to stimulate the secretion of bile and facilitate the evacuation of waste to 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 valued 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 bloating, stimulates appetite and promotes digestion
- respiratory ailments: we use its fried and dried roots.
- skin conditions: when used externally, it soothes sunburns.
A valuable vegetable in herbal medicine
In herbal medicine it is the black radish root juice that is used for medicinal purposes. Traditionally, it was squeezed 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 taking this treatment for 4 or 5 days, interrupting it for 2 or 3 days, and then resuming it, until the first effects are felt.
For people who are more sensitive to black radish juice (heartburn), 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 with gallstones and strongly discouraged in cases of stomach ulcer, gastritis or thyroid pathologies.
It is also likely to cause some unwanted effects such as:
- Heartburn caused by sulfur substances,
- Skin reactions (allergies and hives).
How to prepare black radish juice?
We must start by washing the black radish because we will keep the skin:
- Cut the black radish into thin slices.
- Weigh the slices of black radish.
- Take the same volume of sugar as the weight of the black radish.
On a plate:
- Place 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 per day of black radish juice.
In conclusion
The benefits of black radish on liver health have been demonstrated, so black radish powder or black radish juice, the choice is yours …
