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The roots stimulate the appetite and digestion, having a tonic and laxative effect upon the intestines and indirectly stimulating the flow of bile.
Consuming radish generally results in improved digestion, but some people are sensitive to its acridity and robust action.
The plant is used in the treatment of intestinal parasites, though the part of the plant used is not specified.
The leaves, seeds and old roots are used in the treatment of asthma and other chest complaints.
The juice of the fresh leaves is diuretic and laxative.
The seed is carminative, diuretic, expectorant, laxative and stomachic.
It is taken internally in the treatment of indigestion, abdominal bloating, wind, acid regurgitation, diarrhoea and bronchitis.
The root is antiscorbutic, antispasmodic, astringent, cholagogue, digestive and diuretic. It is crushed and used as a poultice for burns, bruises and smelly feet.
Radishes are also an excellent food remedy for stone, gravel and scorbutic conditions.
Its use is not recommended if the stomach or intestines are inflamed.
The plant contains raphanin, which is antibacterial and antifungal. It inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, streptococci, Pneumococci etc.
The plant also shows anti-tumour activity.
