The benefits of radish against certain ailments and on certain body parts are listed below: Jaundice, Piles, Urinary Disorders, Weight Loss, Anti Cancer, Leucoderma, Skin Disorders, Kidney Disorders, Respiratory Disorders, Bronchitis and Asthma, Liver & Gallbladder. Apart from above benefits, radish is a good appetizer, mouth and breathe freshener, laxative, regulates metabolism, improves blood circulation, is a good treatment for headache, acidity, constipation, nausea, obesity, sore throat, whooping cough, gastric problems, gallbladder stones, dyspepsia etc.
Researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in India tested various parts of the radish plant against human cancer cells. The results of their study, published in the September 2010 issue of "Plant Foods For Human Nutrition," show that the compounds in the radish bulb, or root, affect genetic pathways in the cancer cells, inducing cancer cell death.
In the case of the radish, it is a dieter's friend. A 1/2-cup serving of radish slices contains only 19 calories and 4 carbs. Other considerations for the radish include the additional vitamin and mineral content. Along with vitamin C the radish offers folate, B vitamins and vitamin K as well as essential minerals that include potassium, manganese, magnesium, calcium, iron, phosphorous, sodium, copper and zinc.
Radishes are a low calorie vegetable that have no fat or cholesterol. With very little sodium and no protein, radish nutrition information illustrates that the major nutrient contained in half cup of radishes is dietary fiber. With 2 grams of carbohydrates, however, one serving of radishes will keep you full of energy.
Radishes offer many health and nutritional benefits
Many people may not realize it, but radishes (known as daikens in some parts of the world) offer many health and nutritional benefits. Not only are the roots of these cruciferous vegetables nutritious, but so are their leaves. The leaves of the radish plant actually contain more Vitamin C, protein and calcium than their roots. They have been used to treat kidney and skin disorders, fight cancer and even soothe insect bites.
