The efficacy and function of Radish

Radish is a common Chinese medicine. It can be used for medicinal purposes as well as for food. Moreover, the effects and functions of radish are quite comprehensive. Let's take a look at it below.

[Other names] White ring vine, milk vine, Tianjiang shell, mother-in-law sewing bag, green cloth

[Source] Metaplexis japonica (Thunb.) Makino, a plant of the genus Asclepiadaceae, is used as medicine with its tubers, whole herb and fruit shell . The fruits are harvested in autumn, and the tubers and whole herb are harvested in summer and sun-dried.

【Nature and flavor】Root: sweet, warm.

【Functions and indications】Root: tonifies Qi and improves essence. Used for weak constitution, impotence, leucorrhea, insufficient milk, and malnutrition in children; used externally to treat carbuncle and five-step snake bites.

[Usage and Dosage] 3-5 qian of root and whole herb; 2-4 qian of fruit shell; apply appropriate amount externally, mash and apply to the affected area.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Annotations to the Classic of Materia Medica

The effects and functions of radish are varied, and we should choose the appropriate way of eating according to different physical symptoms. In life, we can learn more about this when we have free time.