How much do you know about the effects and functions of white radish?

White radish is a common food in our daily life. It is loved by people because of its excellent edible value. So what are the specific effects and functions of white radish?

The efficacy and function of white radish

Radish tastes spicy and sweet, and is neutral in nature; it enters the spleen and stomach meridians. It has the effects of eliminating stagnation, resolving phlegm and clearing heat, relieving gas and relieving fullness, and detoxifying; it is mainly used to treat food stagnation, phlegm cough and aphonia, vomiting blood, epistaxis, diabetes, dysentery, migraine, etc.

1. Enhance Immunity

Inhibiting the growth of cancer cells is of great significance for cancer prevention and treatment.

2. Promote digestion

Radish is called a "natural digestive agent". The rhizome contains amylase and various digestive enzymes, which can break down starch and fat in food, promote food digestion, relieve chest tightness, and inhibit excessive stomach acid. It helps gastric motility, promotes metabolism, and can also detoxify.

3. Protect the stomach and intestines

It can promote the secretion of gastrointestinal fluid and put the stomach and intestines in good condition.

4. Lowers blood lipids

Eating radish can lower blood lipids, soften blood vessels, stabilize blood pressure, and prevent coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, gallstones and other diseases.

Nutritional value of white radish

1. Radish has a high water content, about 94%, low calories, and high content of dietary fiber, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, vitamin C and folic acid.

2. Radish is rich in digestive enzymes, which are not resistant to heat, so radish is suitable for eating raw.