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Horseradish
Common Name | Horseradish |
Genus / Species | Armoracia rusticana |
Part Used | Root |
Energetics | Hot, spicy |
Meridians | Lung, colon, kidney |
Active Constituents | Glucosinolates - mainly sinigrin (on being crushed this produces allyl isothiocyanate - an antibiotic substance) Asparagine Resin Vitamin C |
Medicinal Uses | Decongestant Circulatory stimulant Diuretic Anti-inflammatory Antimicrobial/ antibiotic |