Radishes are related to other cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. These vegetables all have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, detoxifying and anti-carcinogenic properties. They are rich in vitamin C, an antioxidant that prevents damage caused by free radicals, reduces the risk of cancer and inflammation and stimulates immunity.
Radishes also contain electrolytes, minerals, vitamins B and fiber. One of the most widely studied compounds in radishes, broccoli and cabbage is sulforaphane, which has been proven to provide protection against various types of cancer such as prostate, breast, colon and ovarian cancer. sulforaphane slows down the growth of cancerous tumors and it also has cytotoxic effects on malignant tumors.
Other important compounds in radishes are indoles, which act as detoxifying agents as well as the antioxidants Lutine, beta-carotene and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for the eyesight.
Radishes stimulate the production of bile, help cleansing the blood, regulate the intestinal transit and prevent constipation.
Radish salad
Wash five radishes, slice them up and place them into a bowl. Add a dressing made from a small amount of olive oil, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice and sea salt. To enhance the diuretic effects of radishes, you may add 2-3 strands of green parsley, finely chopped.
Eat the salad in the morning on an empty stomach and in the evening. Have a cure of at least 12 days.
Radish juice
In case you’re suffering from a severe kidney disease, use radish juice, which has a powerful and fast healing effect.
Use a blender to crush the radishes, mix them with water and soak for a few minutes. Drink 100 mL of the resulting liquid every day.
Radish juice relieves the burning sensation that accompanies an infection of the urinary tract and reduces the length of the infection.
Therapeutic uses
- retention of water in the body
- nephritis
- pyelonephritis
- chronic cystitis
- kidney sand or stone
- chronic prostate conditions
How it works
Radishes are rich in antibiotic substances and they are recommended to treat infections of the urinary system.
They are also efficient in the treatment of kidney diseases due to their powerful diuretic effects.
At the same time, radishes have anti-inflammatory effects, so they reduce the inflammation of the kidneys and the prostate.