Radishes are useful in treatment and prevention of disorders affecting the Immune System, the Digestive System and the Respiratory System.
Radishes are beneficial for treating liver and gall bladder problems, indigestion, and chest problems and are protective against cancers.
Radishes are part of the Cruciferae family, like cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, and as such contain glucosilinates and other sulphurous compounds, valuable for those at risk from cancer. But it is for gall bladder and liver problems that the herbalists have found this delicious vegetable most useful. Radish juice acts powerfully on the gall bladder, stimulating the discharge of bile, as French studies have demonstrated.
Radishes contain other nutritional goodies as well, plenty of potassium, a little calcium, lots of sulphur, a reasonable amount of vitamin C, as well as some Folic acid and selenium.
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Radishes should not be eaten by those with ulcers, thyroid problems or gastric inflammation