1. White radish, root vegetables, cruciferous radish. It has been planted for thousands of years and is widely used in the fields of diet and traditional Chinese medicine dietotherapy. "Rugao County Records" compiled in Tongzhi period of Qing Dynasty (AD 1750) records: "Radish, a kind of radish, has two kinds of red and white, which can be planted in all seasons. Only the last one is good at the beginning, and armor can be eaten as food. Those born in sand are sweet and crisp, and those born in barren soil are hard and spicy. " White in color, belonging to gold, entering the lungs, sweet and pungent in nature, and entering the lungs and spleen meridians. Has the effects of lowering qi, promoting digestion, eliminating diseases, moistening lung, removing toxic substances, promoting fluid production, and promoting diuresis to relieve constipation. Indications: lung flaccidity, lung heat, constipation, vomiting blood, flatulence, dyspepsia, indigestion, excessive phlegm, dysuria, etc. White radish is very suitable for drinking radish water. After boiled with water, add some sugar, which can be used as a drink and has a good effect of promoting digestion and nourishing the stomach.
2.？ White radish is a common vegetable, which can be eaten raw or cooked. It tastes slightly spicy. Modern research believes that white radish contains mustard oil, amylase and crude fiber, which has the functions of promoting digestion, stimulating appetite, accelerating gastrointestinal peristalsis, relieving cough and resolving phlegm. Chinese medicine theory also thinks that it is sweet in taste and cool in nature, and enters the lung and stomach meridians. It is a good dietotherapy method, which can treat or assist in the treatment of many diseases. Compendium of Materia Medica calls it "the most beneficial vegetable". Therefore, white radish has certain medicinal value in clinic.
References:
Baidu Encyclopedia "White Radish" webpage link