Radish juice - application and effect

Radish juice - a means of naturopathy

Radish juice is an ancient home remedy. Already in ancient Egypt the radish root was an important plant. In the Middle Ages it belonged to the most important plants of the Klostermedizin. The radish juice is mainly known for its use in cough. But this juice has even more potential for action. For details, see the next lines.

contents

• Radish juice - a means of naturopathy
• Radish - General
• Effect and ingredients
• application
• Side effects and application restrictions
• Preparation of radish juice for use in cough
• The radish must first "cry" unfortunately
• Alternative preparation
• Spring cure with radish juice
• conclusion

Radish - General

The radish is native to Southeast Asia and belongs to the group of cruciferous vegetables. Already in ancient Egypt, this plant was cultivated by the pharaohs. They added the radish to the daily food of the workers so that they remained healthy and efficient during the pyramid building. The Romans also knew about the healing properties of the radish. Much later he made his entry into the folk medicine of Europe. He was then used for stone and semolina and scurvy.

Radish is available in a variety of colors and is ideal for preparing a juice that can be used as a home remedy for various ailments. (Image: Brent Hofacker / fotolia.com)

The radish exists in different sizes and colors - cylindrical to spherical, white, red, brown, purple and black. The so-called oblong summer radishes are white and red, the spherical winter radishes are brown, purple and black. It is also referred to as the "antibiotic of the peasants".

Effect and ingredients

The effect of the radish and the radish juice are mainly due to the mustard oil glycosides contained in it, from which mustard oils are formed by enzymatic cleavage. These help to stimulate the intestine and increase its movement. Indirectly it also affects liver and bile. Radish juice has a choleretic effect, which means "promoting bile flow". Also, the radish is said to have an antimicrobial, antiviral and antifungal effect. Radish juice contains vitamins such as vitamins C, E and A, which boost the immune system.

application

Radish juice is used for dyspeptic complaints. This is a complex of symptoms consisting of nausea, bloating, belching, heartburn and flatulence. This is especially true when a motility disorder of the gallbladder or bile ducts is the cause.

Even with constipation, radish juice is used. The folk medicine also recommends the juice for the prevention of gallstones and bile. In catarrhs ​​of the upper respiratory tract such as cold and cough the radish juice is a good companion, as it is considered a natural Schleimlöser.

Side effects and application restrictions

The radish juice should be consumed very carefully in a very sensitive stomach, as it can lead to irritation of the gastric mucosa here. If inflammatory diseases of the stomach (for example, a gastritis) or an inflammation of the intestine (for example, an intestinal infection) are present, drinking radish juice is not suitable.

If gallstones are already present, the intake should be avoided as well. On the other hand, drinking radish juice in the presence of bile is recommended. The bile flow stimulating effect of the juice may help to flush out the gries. In the case of inflammation of the bile or the bile ducts, however, the radish juice must not be drunk. Even shortly after a biliary colic is to be foreseen from the intake.

Also against gallstones, the use of radish juice has proven many times. (Image: Zerbor / fotolia.com)

Preparation of radish juice for use in cough

Both summer and winter radish are suitable for the production of radish juice. However, since the radish has to be eroded for it, the spherical winter radish is easier to use. The ingredients are: A firm, not too small radish, brown sugar or honey - depending on your taste, a tall vessel, a skewer or a long knitting needle and a lockable glass for storage. Honey also has the advantage that it attaches to the mucous membranes and thus relieves the coughing.

The juice has a strong expectorant effect and is therefore good for a respiratory tract infection with massive mucus accumulation. But even with the first scratching in the throat and annoying cough, the radish juice is the drug of choice.

The radish must first "cry" unfortunately

First, the radish is cut open at the top and then hollowed out about three to four centimeters deep. Thereafter, many holes are drilled in the radish with a knitting needle or a skewer - from top to bottom throughout. These are important for the radish to "cry out". Remember that the holes must be big enough so that the formed radish juice can also escape.

The hollowed out area of ​​the radish is now coated with sugar or honey. So that the radish juice is collected, now comes the high vessel, or a high bowl into play. The opening must be such that the radish can stand well in it. The ends must protrude into the opening.

Now it's time to wait. The juice drips into the vessel. If the whole thing fails, it is eroded again and filled with sugar or honey. The process can be carried out up to three times in succession. After that, the radish usually does not produce anything. All juice has escaped.

The radish juice, which collects in the bottom of the glass, is immediately suitable for ingestion. This can be stored in a closable glass in the refrigerator. Although the sugar has a preservative component, the fast consumption is recommended because the freshly made radish juice just works better.

Of the juice are best taken every hour to every hour a teaspoon full. Children get less according to their age, that is half or just a quarter.

Alternative preparation

Especially from the white summer radish the radish juice can be prepared much easier, if it does not have to be hollowed out and perforated. The radish is washed, peeled and finely grated. Add sugar or honey and put it in a glass with a lid. After 10 to 12 hours of waiting time, preferably overnight, the juice is ready. It is strained and filled into a screw-cap or a closable glass bottle. The application is as mentioned above.

Spring cure with radish juice

This treatment supports the digestion of protein and fat, helps against spring tiredness, is bile-stimulating, is good for indigestion and supports the treatment of gout. The radish is peeled and grated and put on a kitchen towel. This is tied together and squeezed out as much juice as possible in a bowl. If you have a juicer, you can of course save yourself this procedure.

A juicer facilitates the preparation of the radish juice. The latter can also be taken over a longer period as a cure. (Image: Zerbor / fotolia.com)

The juice is drunk during this treatment on an empty stomach daily. The amount of drinking is increased and always one day paused between applications. This is how it works: on the first day 30 ml, then the next day 40 ml, again one day break, then 50 ml. Increase this until 130 ml are reached. They then drink for another one to two weeks. Then the cure is over. In case of incompatibilities, the whole course will be stopped immediately. If you do not want to make the juice yourself, you can get it in a well-stocked health food store.

This cure not only helps in the spring but promotes the protein and fat digestion and is therefore well suited for the luscious Christmas time. If gallstones are already present, you should refrain from doing so.

conclusion

Radish juice is all in all an excellent home remedy if the mentioned application restrictions are observed. Especially with respiratory infections, if the purchased cough syrup does not help, try it with the recipe described above. This is simple, completely natural and low in side effects. The application in case of biliary disorders, indigestion or spring cure is really worth a try. Even if the squeezed juice is not really delicious, try it out. (Sw)