For a long time, people in East Asian countries have honored white radish as "white ginseng". This is a popular and affordable vegetable. Not only is radish a familiar dish in winter, it is also considered a natural medicine, bringing many benefits to human health in winter.
In China, traditional medicine documents have recorded the uses of radishes for hundreds of years. The ancient Chinese language also circulates the saying: "When the white radish is in season, the average person should quit their job" meaning that when people eat white radish (as a supplement/functional food), they will be healthy and less likely to get sick, so doctors do not have patients to treat.
According to traditional beliefs, people often consume large amounts of meat and high-calorie foods to fight the cold. This accumulation of energy can easily lead to "heating up" and indigestion. White radish is considered the perfect solution to resolve this condition thanks to its cooling and restorative properties.
White radish is rich in mustard essential oil, diastase and crude fiber. These compounds have the effect of stimulating appetite, enhancing intestinal motility and are especially effective in supporting the digestion of hard-to-decompose meats. In other words, radish acts as a natural "catalyst", helping the body easily process winter meals.
In addition, for dry climates such as Northern China, radishes also provide the necessary amount of water, helping the body rehydrate effectively.
With outstanding uses but cheap prices and easy to find in the cold season, white radish deserves the title of "the most beneficial vegetable for the human body" that famous doctors in the past have conferred.
White radish is a vivid proof that the most effective remedies sometimes come from the simplest things in the home garden, affordable.
