The advantages of eating white radish raw are promoting fluid production to quench thirst, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, nourishing yin and moistening lung, and relaxing bowels. Eating white radish in moderation is good for upper respiratory tract, lower respiratory tract and gastrointestinal tract. Disadvantages are diarrhea and cold accumulation, and eating too much is not good for the gastrointestinal tract.

Generally, the amount of raw white radish eaten every day should not exceed 100g.

White radish can be divided into four types: Changchun big root, Baiyu big root, Chunyu radish and Chunbai No.2 white radish. Changchun big roots are precocious and longer than spring and autumn; White jade has high yield, big roots and smooth skin; Spring rain radish is crisp and delicious; Chunbai No.2 radish is tender and juicy.

White radish is a cold food. Raw food has certain benefits for respiratory discomfort, such as relieving throat discomfort, relieving cough and resolving phlegm. Dietary fiber in white radish can also promote defecation.

White radish is cold. Eating raw will stimulate the stomach and cause abdominal pain and diarrhea. For people with weak spleen and stomach, eating raw white radish will also accumulate cold and make people discouraged.