Radish (Raphanus sativus) contains carbohydrate, dietary fiber, folic acid, anthocyanins, protein, vitamin A, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), vitamin B6, vitamin B9 (folate), vitamin C, potassium, phosporus, calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, and zinc.It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
The chemical compounds in radish are composed of myrosinase, glucosinolate, and isothiocyanate.The entire radish plant is edible, including taproot, seed, bulb, and the flesh.The raw flesh has a crisp texture and a pungent, peppery flavor, caused by glucosinolates and enzyme myrosinase, which combine when chewed to form allyl isothiocyanates.Radish has many varieties in sizes, shapes, and colours.
The Benefits of Radish
- Lowers the risk of diabetes
- Decreases colon cancer or intestinal cancer
- Prevents oral cancer
- Decreases stomach cancer
- Lowers the risk of heart disease
- Decreases the risk of diverticulitis
- Loses weight
- Builds up muscles
- Controls blood pressure
- Prevents from dehydration
- Fights dry and flaky skin
- Keeps skin fresh for a longer duration
- Rids all harmful toxins present in the body
- Cures pimple and acne
- Heals insect bites and stings
- Prevents hair loss
- Stimulates hair growth
- Fights dandruff
- Improves the overall texture and hair health
- Treats jaundice
- Purifies blood
- Removes excess bilirubin from the blood
- Treats constipation
- Cures diarrhea
- Prevents the red blood cells from unnecessary destruction
- Enhances the fresh oxygen supply to the blood for better transport all over the body
- Treats piles
- Treats urinary disorders
- Reduces the inflammation and burning sensation while passing urine
- Prevents kidney from infection
- Reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease
- Protects liver
- Soothes gallbladder
- Relieves respiratory problems
- Relieves sore throat
- Clears sinuses
- Boosts the immunity system
- Prevents cough or whooping cough
- Prevents cold
- Reduces the risk of atherosclerosis
- Strengthens the blood vessels
- Lowers the body temperature during fever
- Relieves asthma
- Alleviates bronchitis
- Relieves allergies
- Relieves the irritation of nose
- Treats nausea
- Treats heartburn
- Cures headache
- Treats gall stone
- Prevents eczema
- Relieves constipation
- Prevents arthritis
- Relieves hemorrhoid
- Fights fatigue
- Treats leucoderma
- Regulates menstrual cycle
- Prevents the infant from various birth defects in pregnant women
- Regulates bowel movements
- Maintains teeth
- Rebuild tissues
- Treats loss of appetite
- Cures the inflammation of the mouth
According to The University of Maryland Medical Center, states that Vitamin C in radish is an antioxidant, which is reported to fight cellular damage that can lead to cancer and other diseases.
A Report from the Harvard School of Public Health, states that Adding fiber of radish to diet lowers the risk of diabetes, heart disease, diverticulitis, and colon cancer.
Researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in India tested various part of radish plant against human cancer cells.The results of their study, published in the September 2010 Issue of Plant Foods for Human Nutrition show that The compounds in the radish bulb or root affect genetic pathways in the cancer cells, inducing cancer cell death.
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