Dosage of Horseradish

Horseradish has been introduced before and has the same effect as mustard. Because horseradish is an edible plant and it is also a plant with a spicy smell, how to use it and how to control the correct dosage are all things that diners need to know. If horseradish is paired with the wrong food, it will taste very strange, so you must understand it clearly first.

Horseradish is an imported plant that was originally produced in Europe. In recent years, it has been introduced to Heilongjiang for cultivation. Today, let’s learn about the uses of horseradish and know how to use it.

[Original morphology] Rock shepherd's purse is a biennial or perennial herb, 20-40cm tall. The whole plant is hairless. Stems numerous, ascending or erect, branched. The leaves are more or less fleshy, with basal leaves cordate or kidney-shaped, 7-12mm long, 8-18mm wide, obtuse at the apex, cordate at the base, and entire; petioles are up to 5cm long; leaves at the lower part of the stem are the same shape as the basal leaves but smaller, with shorter petioles; leaves in the middle or upper part of the stem are ovate or nearly circular, 5-15mm long, cuneate at the base, clasping the stem, with 1-2 teeth on the margin. The raceme is initially contracted and then elongated; sepals are elliptical; petals are 4, obovate, 4-5mm long, white and fragrant; stamens are 6; pistil is 1, ovary is 2-chambered, style is short, with capitate stigma. The short siliques are ovate or round, 3-5mm long, loosely arranged, cracked, with a raised midrib and reticular veins. There are 2-4 seeds in each chamber, which are oval, slightly flattened, reddish brown, and have blunt tubercle-like protrusions. The flowering period is April and the fruiting period is May.

[Habitat distribution] Native to northwestern Europe and the Alps. It is cultivated in our country.

【Nature and flavor】Spicy; slightly warm.

【Functions and indications】Relieve rheumatism and strengthen the spleen and stomach. It is mainly used to treat rheumatic pain, gout, indigestion, toothache, lockjaw and scurvy.

[Usage and Dosage] For internal use: drink the juice, 6-10g of fresh leaves; or decoct in water.

Based on the above summary, horseradish still has certain pharmacological effects. What needs to be noted is that horseradish cannot be abused. It cannot be used as a condiment like mustard, but can only be used at appropriate times.