Horseradish

ArmoraciarusticanaGaertn

The ancient Slavs were well aware of the healing properties of wild horseradish. In the warm season, leaves were eaten, and for winter, dry rhizomes were prepared - a source of vitamin C. The fact is that all parts of the plant contain up to 100 mg of ascorbic acid. An effective anti-scorbutic remedy was collected from the forest. Much later, wild horseradish began to be cultivated in Russia, Germany, and France. Today it is one of the most common garden plants. In ancient India, horseradish was used not only as a hot seasoning. Doctors prescribed it as a diuretic and diuretic for inflammation of the sciatic nerve.

Scientific studies of the properties of horseradish rhizome, carried out in the first half of the 20th century, showed that the plant familiar to us is a powerful antibiotic. It contains phytoncides and lysozyme, a protein substance that destroys the membranes of bacterial cells.

An essential oil with a pungent odor characteristic of horseradish is obtained from roots soaked in water. It is an excellent natural preservative and an effective remedy for physical and mental exhaustion.

Medicinal properties

1. Recommended for influenza and inflammation of the upper respiratory tract.
2. Stimulates appetite, enhances the secretion of glands of the gastrointestinal tract. Prescribed for dysentery, giardiasis, gastritis with low acidity of gastric juice, enterocolitis, duodenostasis and intestinal atony.
3. Effective for hepatitis, biliary dyskinesia of the hypokinetic type, kidney stones and bladder stones.
4. Lowers blood sugar.
5. Stimulates blood circulation.
6. Effective for hypertension.
7. Improves metabolism.
8. Helps enhance lactation.
9. Used for myositis, radiculitis, arthralgia, gout, sciatica, neuralgia.
10. Prescribed for otitis.
11. Eliminates toothache. Helps with stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease.
12. Activates physical strength.
13. Used for infectious cracks in the corners of the mouth, purulent wounds, ulcers, acne, seborrhea, urticaria, bruises.
14. In folk medicine it is known as a diuretic, carminative, choleretic, analgesic, bactericidal, antiscorbutic, expectorant, antimicrobial, local irritant, antitumor, absorbent, stimulant. Used for edema of various etiologies, except those associated with renal pathology, kidney stones, bladder, liver inflammation, gout, rheumatism, lumbosacral radiculitis, muscle pain, treatment of bone spurs, inflammatory diseases of the spine, osteochondrosis, malaria, dropsy, delayed menstruation, tendency to bleeding, tuberculosis, inflammatory lung diseases, diseases of the genitourinary organs.
15. Stimulates the central nervous system, activates mental activity.
16. A good remedy for intense hair loss and baldness. Discolors freckles and age spots. Suitable for caring for oily, porous skin. Recommended for dull, aging skin: improves complexion, blood circulation, increases skin turgor, tones, whitens.

Dosage

Prescribed individually by an aromatherapist.

Contraindications. Individual intolerance, inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and kidneys, pancreatitis, liver disease, 1-4 months of pregnancy.

Note. One of the most powerful essential oils. Use only under medical supervision. Overdose and long-term use can cause inflammation, swelling, pain, tissue death, and kidney bleeding.