From ancient times, black radish has been used in folk medicine. The healing properties of this wonderful root vegetable were well known to the ancient Egyptians. Hippocrates also appreciated them. He treated with her help dropsy, many diseases of the lungs. The ancient Greeks used radish to fight various types of coughs, normalize digestion, and even treat eye diseases. An interesting fact: black radish and garlic were part of the daily diet of the Egyptians, who were involved in the construction of the pyramids, to prevent various diseases.
Black radish is a close relative of cabbage. Do not be surprised, it belongs to the Cabbage family (Brassicaceae). This amazing root crop is not included in the register of medicinal raw materials, but at the same time, even official medicine recognizes the medicinal properties of radish and recommends including the vegetable in the diet and using it along with traditional therapeutic agents in the treatment of many ailments, which we will discuss below.
The miracle root is still widely used today in the treatment of manyailments. Black radish, the benefits and harms of which are well studied today, is a native of Asia. This is a biennial plant up to 80 cm high. Today, annual varieties have also been bred. For medicinal purposes, it is better to use medium-sized fruits. They contain the greatest amount of minerals and vitamins.
Biochemical composition
Radish is rich in trace elements and vitamins. It contains carbohydrates and proteins, essential oils and minerals, glucosides. In addition, the root crop is rich in sodium and potassium, phosphorus and iodine, iron and magnesium, calcium and other useful substances. It also contains the main vitamins: B, A, C and E. One hundred grams of black radish contains only 16 calories.
Useful properties
It should be said that the main drug based on a bitter vegetable is black radish juice. The benefits of this substance have been proven by modern scientists. According to its composition, the radish is close to well-known natural remedies - fresh onions, garlic, bee honey. And sometimes its bactericidal properties surpass them. This is due to the high content of glycosides and essential oils in the vegetable.
In addition, the antimicrobial substance lysozyme was found in the radish. It is able to destroy harmful microorganisms: mycobacteria, pertussis and diphtheria bacillus, Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus aureus. With the help of a root crop that has a sharp and harsh taste, you can rid the body of harmful substances, viruses and bacteria. Potassium, which is found in large quantities in radish, normalizeswater-s alt metabolism, freeing the body from excess fluid. The root vegetable is a mild laxative and diuretic in its action.
Black radish juice: effects on the body
The beneficial effect of this substance is hard to overestimate. Judge for yourself:
- juice activates the body's resources, providing a general strengthening effect;
- normalizes digestion;
- increases immunity;
- has anti-inflammatory effect;
- contains phytoncides, which are natural antibiotics;
- reduces blood pressure;
- fights bad cholesterol;
- The minerals that make up the radish strengthen the walls of blood vessels, therefore, reduce the risk of developing heart and vascular diseases;
- radish juice relieves small stones in the gallbladder, thanks to substances that can dissolve them;
- black radish juice with honey effectively cures coughs, bronchitis, colds;
- cures some types of parasites;
- relieves swelling;
- heals ulcers and wounds;
- removes toxins and toxins.
Preparing juice
So, you consulted with your doctor and decided to use black radish juice for treatment. How to prepare a healing agent? This can be done in two ways. Let's take a look at each one.
First way
Wash medium-sized root vegetables well under running water and grate them together with the peel. Fold the gauze in several layers, put on itgrated vegetable and squeeze the juice of black radish. If you have been diagnosed with bronchitis or other inflammation of the respiratory tract, then do not rush to throw away the pulp left after squeezing the juice: it can be used instead of mustard plasters.
Spread the pulp (in gauze) and put it on the chest (bypassing the heart area), cover with polyethylene, and then with a towel and leave it until the skin turns slightly red. This procedure usually takes no more than 15 minutes. Before and after the compress, drink a tablespoon of juice, which can be mixed with honey (1:1). The medicine will taste better and the medicinal properties will increase.
Second way
Sugar and honey perfectly draw black radish juice. Wash the root crop, cut off its top, and then with a knife or spoon, select the central part of the pulp, making a deep hole. Pour sugar into it or pour honey. Juice begins to be produced in two to three hours. Pour it into an enameled or glass dish, and again add honey or sugar to the hole. It is advisable to drink the juice immediately. In order not to wait a long time for the next portion of juice, make several of these fruit cups at once.
Cough treatment
Black radish juice is used to treat many respiratory diseases. For cough, a mixture of juice and honey is most often used. This pleasant-tasting and very useful medicine is taken with pleasure not only by adults, but also by children. It will help not only cure a cough, but also return a "shrunken" voice, eliminate a sore throat, as well as symptoms of bronchitis.
To get the medicine, use the second method described above. But in this case, only natural liquid honey should be used to fill the recess in the root crop. One root crop is usually enough for several days. Then the root crop will wither, and the juice will cease to stand out. If the cough has not stopped within this time, use another fruit.
Chronic cough
This is what doctors call a cough with pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic bronchitis, smoker's cough, etc. And in this case, a drug containing black radish juice will help you. The composition will help you get rid of a cough, which is not difficult to prepare. For this you will need:
- black radish juice;
- ginger juice;
- badger (or mutton) fat;
- bone marrow (preferably from lamb bones);
- med.
Fat, brain and honey are taken in 250 grams. 100 ml of black radish and ginger juice are added to them. Fat must be melted in a water bath, and then add the rest of the ingredients to it and put in a water bath for about thirty minutes. Then the composition must be cooled at room temperature and transferred to a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf. Take on an empty stomach 1 tablespoon (tablespoon). The product should be mixed in half a glass of hot water or milk.
Treatment of children
It's no secret that when a child gets sick, parents try to use the most effective andsafe means. If a child has a cough, it is urgent to show it to the doctor. When the diagnosis is made, along with the traditional therapeutic treatment, you will also need black radish juice. Children can take it from the age of three. Radish with honey is an excellent remedy for treating all types of coughs in children. It tastes very good, so even sick children, who are usually naughty, willingly take it.
Black radish juice is known for its powerful expectorant effect, speeds up the process of sputum separation. Such a sweet medicine is safe for kids because it is made from natural products. The only restriction to its use may be an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients. The drug is prepared in the same way as for adults.
Black radish juice: how to drink?
Typically, children over three years of age are advised to give a teaspoon of the product up to six times a day. Adolescents from 14 years of age are suitable for adult dosage.
The use of radish juice in the treatment of other diseases
Traditional healers successfully use black radish juice to treat many diseases. We will present you only the main, most effective ones.
Cold
Carefully wash the root crop and, without peeling, chop it on a grater or with a blender. Squeeze out the juice through two or three layers of gauze and wipe the body of a cold person with it at night. Be sure to wipe your feet. Put on pajamas and socks for the patient. Before going to bed, you should drink the remaining juice,diluted with warm boiled water (1:1). For taste, you can add a spoonful of natural honey.
Treat sore joints
Squeeze 300 g of juice from the grated root pulp, mix it with 200 g of liquid honey, add 100 g of vodka and one teaspoon of s alt to this mass. For joint pain, 50 g of this healing composition should be taken daily in the morning on an empty stomach. In addition, it is necessary to rub it into diseased joints. If you feel any discomfort after taking the product, stop using it internally, use only externally.
Stagnation of bile
This ailment is treated in two stages, and not only the juice is used, but also the cake left after its preparation. Ten kilograms of black radish should be washed and grated (with the peel) on a grater. Since the volume is significant, you can use a juicer.
Add honey to the cake remaining after squeezing the juice at the rate of: 1 kg of pulp - 300 grams of honey. Put a press on this mass, and remove the container in a warm place for fermentation.
At the first stage, start taking pure radish juice in a teaspoon after each meal. Every day, increase the dose, gradually bringing it up to 100 ml. During treatment, avoid spicy and acidic foods. Carefully monitor your condition: if there are pains in the liver (tolerable), you should not interrupt the treatment, just put a warm heating pad on the liver.
When all the squeezed juice is over, proceed to the second stage. Now it is necessary to take two tablespoons (tablespoons) of fermented pulp during meals until it runs out. This course is recommended to be held twice a year.
Cholelithiasis
This is an insidious disease that does not make itself felt for a long time. Very often, official medicine offers a prompt solution to this problem. Folk healers claim that black radish juice works wonders for gallstone disease. It helps to clear the gallbladder of bilirubin sediment and dissolve the formed stones. And its use for preventive purposes prevents the formation of new stones. We offer you three ways to treat this disease.
Radish juice
One hundred grams of freshly squeezed radish juice should be taken daily after meals. You should take 400-500 ml per day. Treatment continues for at least two weeks. This remedy should only be used if you do not have pain in the liver area.
Radish and honey
Many people do not like pure radish juice. Mix it with honey. To 100 ml of juice add 80 ml of honey. The mixture is prepared immediately before taking. The course of treatment is at least thirty days.
Juice mix
To 180 ml of juice, add 50 ml of beet and carrot juice. They are mixed before use, and the entire volume is drunk immediately. Treatment continues for fifteen days.
Hypertension
Chop in a meat grinder and blender one medium-sized root crop of black radish, red beet andadd 200 grams of cranberries. Squeeze the juice from the resulting mass and mix it with 200 g of high-quality cognac. Keep this product in a cool place. Take one scoop (tablespoon) one hour before meals.
Dissolving stones
If you have been diagnosed with kidney stones, try drinking fifty milliliters of radish juice after meals for two months.
Rhinitis and sinusitis
Everyone knows how painful a common cold can be, not to mention such a serious illness as sinusitis. Traditional healers recommend instilling three drops of black radish juice into each nostril.
General tonic
And this remedy is suitable for everyone who feels a breakdown, fatigue, especially in spring. It can be used daily in the morning: add three quarters of a glass of chilled boiled water to a quarter glass of juice. A spoonful of natural honey will improve the taste of the product.
Atherosclerosis
To cleanse the walls of blood vessels from "bad" cholesterol, you need to consume a tablespoon (tablespoon) of juice three times a day every day. In addition, include in your diet raw radish, cut into slices and poured over with unrefined sunflower oil. S alt in this case is better not to use.
Contraindications
As you can see, black radish juice has many healing properties. This remedy also has contraindications and they cannot be ignored. These include:
- high acidity;
- gastric ulcer;
- postponed heart attack;
- some kidney disease;
- heart defects.
The use of radish juice for cholelithiasis requires caution and constant monitoring of medical workers, you should not use this remedy for the treatment of children under three years of age. All drugs based on radish juice should be completely excluded if you are prone to allergic reactions and loose stools.
Despite the fact that radish in its pure form rarely causes allergies, treatment with its juice should be started with small doses (1 tablespoon) and, of course, only after prior consultation with your doctor.
So far, there is no official information on how black radish affects the body of a pregnant woman and a nursing mother. The benefits and harms of juice in this case have not been established either, so it is better to refrain from using it.
Today we talked about the healing properties of black radish juice. But many doctors and traditional healers are sure that in order not to lead to many serious he alth problems, it is enough to eat black radish in winter and spring, preferably raw.
