Grated horseradish root is an integral part of the festive table, because it is perfectly combined with fatty dishes and meat. However, that's not the only reason why you should flock to this precious root this season.
This herbaceous plant is a great ally of health, and these are just some of its beneficial properties:
1. White horseradish root strengthens immunity. It contains vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus as well as vitamins of the B group, so it is considered a protector against colds and other seasonal diseases.
2. It owes its spiciness to the glycoside singirin, a substance that "opens" the sinuses when consumed, while inhaling the smell of this root will help alleviate many other problems of the respiratory organs.
3. Horseradish is a natural antibiotic and natural preservative, as it has been proven to prevent the reproduction of bacteria.
4. It is also an excellent food for detoxification, because it encourages the purification of the liver, that is, the expulsion of harmful substances from the body.
5. This spicy vegetable facilitates and stabilizes digestion and stimulates the work of the intestines, especially if you consume it with fatty and salty foods such as holiday baking.
6. Poultices made of grated horseradish reduce muscle stiffness, rheumatic pain and drive away headaches (if you place the poultice on the scalp for a few minutes).
7. Ren is also a guardian of the heart that stimulates circulation and prevents the development of cardiovascular diseases, dnevnik.hr.
Caution!
Its active substances can cause vomiting and diarrhea if consumed in large quantities - especially if you prepare tinctures from fresh roots with more than 80 ml of juice.
Horseradish is most often grated fresh or served in cubes, as it loses most of its healing properties when cooked.
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