Vegetable Radish's Medicinal Properties

Radish
(Raphanus sativus)

 Scientific Name- (Raphanus sativus)

This vegetable known in our country is mainly cultivated during winter, but its other species grow in different seasons. Radish is eaten raw and cooked in two ways. This vegetable is rich in minerals and vitamins. 

𛲡Chemical Properties of Vegetable Radish:-

        The results of its Chemical Analysis are as follows

per 100 grams edible

Aqueous part	94.4 g
Protein	0.7 g
Fat	0.1 g
Starch	3.4 g
Minerals	0.6 g
Calcium	9 mg
Phosphorus	22 mg
Iron	0.4 mg
Sodium	33 mg
Potassium	138 mg
Thiamine	0.06 mg
Riboflavin	0.02 mg
Nicotinic Acid	0.5 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	5 I.U
Calories	17

𛲡 Medicinal Properties of Vegetable Radish:-

Radish leaves, flowers, roots and seeds have medicinal properties. Juice of young leaves is diuretic and beneficial for constipation. Seeds are mucus excretory. Radish prevents bladder disease. Useful in the pain of hemorrhoids and heartburn.

𛲢 Use in Curing Disease:-

1. Boil 5-7 grams of dried radish in two cups of equal quantity of water, strain it and drink it a few times. Drinking this water eliminates nausea.
2. The juice of radish is warmed a little by 3-4 teaspoons and taken in the morning and in the afternoon to cure gallstones.
3. If you have severe constipation with diarrhea, boil 10 grams of dried radish in four cups of equal quantity of water, strain it and drink it 4-5 times in a day. It is beneficial for diarrhea.