Horseradish
Description
Horseradish is a perennial herb with a long, white, cylindrical or tapering root that produces a two to three-foot-high stem in its second year.
Botanical Names
Armoracia lapathifolia
Armoracia rusticana
Raphanus rusticanus
Cochlearia amoracia
Wasabia japonica (Japanese Horseradish or Wasabi)
All species of Horseradish are from the Cabbage (Cruciferae) family.
Part Used
Root
Health Benefits of Horseradish
Digestive System
Horseradish may improve the function of some aspects of the Digestive System.
Horseradish may stimulate the flow of Bile.
Horseradish may normalize the function of the Colon.
Horseradish may alleviate Hypochlorhydria (by stimulating the production of Hydrochloric Acid).
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