Radish

An edible root vegetable, radish belongs to Brassicaceae family. Radish grows best in sandy loamy soil having pH varying between 6.5 to 7. A common garden crop in United States, its fast harvest cycle makes it a preferred vegetable crop.

History

Radish was a preferred vegetable crop in Roman era, giving rise to credentials that it has been part of vegetable crop, since long. Wild form of radish have been found to be growing in region between west Asia and Europe. This indicates that its domestication took place in this region for the first time.

Purpose/Use

Radish is commonly used as a vegetable preparation. It can be cooked alone or in combination with other vegetables. Radish is also used as a salad. Radish can also be eaten raw.

Benefits & Features

Radish is considered to be diuretic and helps stimulate appetite. Those who have gallstones in the bladder are also recommended radish consumption by doctors.

For those suffering from nervous disorders, radish juice is an excellent medicine. As it is rich in vitamin B, it aids in bile flow.

As radish is a good detoxifier and purifies blood, it is recommended for those suffering from Jaundice. Those suffering from piles and urinary disorders are also advised to consume radish.