A special option has now been added to the list of cruciferous vegetables with recognized beneficial properties, which has found studies in its favour.
This is the black radish, a vegetable widely used in traditional Mexican medicine, in ancient Chinese therapies and appreciated by new research.
As for its characteristics, the Body & Mind website explains that it has a hard shell or peel and a very digestive white pulp.
What are its properties
Its unique combination of phytochemicals, sulfur substances, vitamins, minerals and fiber, according to information from Body & Mind, provides the following actions. AND:
- Antimicrobial.
Black radish contains vitamins and minerals Photo Shutterstock.- Antioxidant.
- Diuretic.
- Purifying.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Hepatoprotective.
- Digestive.
- Mucolytic.
Furthermore, there are theories that attribute an effect anticancer. Meanwhile, a group of researchers from the Faculty of Chemistry of the National Autonomous University of Mexico has discovered that it could be effective in treating gallstones and a specific drug is being developed.
When black radish is indicated
The same cited source indicates that it is recommended for the following situations:
- Liver and biliary conditions. Since it stimulates the production of bile, it promotes the purification of toxic substances accumulated in the liver, helps prevent the formation of stones and stimulates the production of gastric juices.
Black radish protects the liver Photo Shutterstock.- Elevated cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Constipation. Since it has a mild laxative effect.
- To strengthen defenses.
- Hypertension. The reason is its diuretic action which helps to regulate the levels of this indicator.
- Sinusitis and bronchitis.
- As a complement and prevention of some types of cancer.
How to exploit its properties
The Body & Mind note suggests including it cooked in stir-fries, stews or soups.
It can also be ingested mother tinctures together with other medicinal plants, such as the artichoke, milk thistle or dandelion or in capsules. In these cases it must be indicated by a doctor with a naturopathic orientation. In any case, it is important to underline that these suggestions are indicative and do not replace medical treatment.
Source: Clarin
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