Horseradish is a well-known Russian seasoning that is very popular in folk medicine and cooking. The effect of this product on the human body is quite large. Due to the high content of vitamins and essential oils, horseradish affects all organs.
Horseradish composition
In the composition of horseradish, some vitamins, active ingredients, as well as essential oil, which have antiseptic properties, should be distinguished. This product stands out for its nutritional properties, in its raw form it contains about 3% nitrogenous substances and 16% carbohydrates, a small amount of fat.
Horseradish is rich in potassium, sodium, phosphorus, calcium, sulfur, iron and other minerals. Horseradish is ahead of lemon in terms of vitamin C content, slightly inferior to currants and rose hips. It also includes: phytoncides, sugar, resinous substances, fiber, essential mustard oils, starch, carbohydrates, PP and B vitamins. The leaves contain a large amount of carotene.
Useful properties of horseradish root
Horseradish is very beneficial for digestion, it activates the intestines, and also promotes the release of various digestive enzymes. It owes its medicinal effect to mustard oil, mineral salts and sinigrin, which gives the seasoning a spicy specific taste. The components that make up horseradish act on the receptors of the digestive system, stimulate appetite, and stimulate the production of gastric juice.
In folk medicine, there are many different recipes for the use of horseradish for the treatment of inflammatory diseases associated with an imbalance in the salt balance in the joints. Horseradish tincture is used to relieve external inflammation to speed up wound healing, to treat gout or to warm up stretched muscles.
The benefits of this product are also known for rheumatism, its regular use contributes to the partial regeneration of cartilage tissue and pain relief.
Surely you know what effect inhalation of crushed horseradish vapors can cause. Irritation of sensitive receptors in the respiratory tract is the result of the action of phytoncides. In case of microbial or viral diseases, phytoncides help to destroy pathogenic microorganisms. And the essential oils that make up horseradish have a good expectorant effect. These medicinal properties of horseradish have found their application in the treatment of acute respiratory diseases.
The positive effect of horseradish on potency has been noticed.
Contraindications to the use of horseradish
It is not recommended to eat horseradish on an empty stomach for people suffering from acute inflammation, as well as peptic ulcer diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. You can not eat this root vegetable and medicines based on it for pregnant women. Hypertensive patients should take into account that horseradish in large quantities can provoke an increase in blood pressure. Abuse can even cause internal bleeding.
