Radish Juice
Traditionally Used For
| Asthma | Eczema |
| Lung Problems | Skin Problems |
| Sinus Problems | Thyroid Problems |
A Good Source Of
| Iron | Magnesium | Potassium |
| Sodium | Vitamin C |
Freshness Test
Look for radishes with a nice red color to them. If the radishes you buy come with greens on the top, then cut them off to ensure the nutrients are not drawn from the radish to the leaves.
Important
Radishes and radish sprouts should always be mixed with other vegetables as the taste can be a little bit strong. Only use a small amount such as a small handful.
General
Since radishes have a strong taste, it's nice to mix radishes with apple juice, carrot juice, etc.
Chinese Herbal Information
Properties:
Energy: cool
5 Elements: earth,metal
5 Flavors: sweet,spicy
General Information:
Nothing to report.
Cautions & Suggestions:
Traditional Chinese herbalists suggest combining radish juice with ginger juice to reverse laryngitis. Additionally, radish juice is consumed on a regular basis to help prevent the common cold, the flu and respiratory infections.
Benefits:
| Dysentery | Flu Prevention |
| Headache | Indigestion |
| Lungs | Nosebleed |
| Promotes Digestion | Respiratory Infection Prevention |
| Stomach |
Picture of Radishes
Harvested summer radishes.
Radish — Nutritional Analysis
| Nutrient | Units | Value per 100 grams |
| Proximates | ||
| Water | g
|
94.84
|
| Energy | kcal
|
20
|
| Energy | kj
|
84
|
| Protein | g
|
0.60
|
| Total lipid (fat) | g
|
0.54
|
| Ash | g
|
0.54
|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | g
|
3.59
|
| Fiber, total dietary | g
|
1.6
|
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium, Ca | mg
|
21
|
| Iron, Fe | mg
|
0.29
|
| Magnesium, Mg | mg
|
9
|
| Phosphorus, P | mg
|
18
|
| Potassium, K | mg
|
232
|
| Sodium, Na | mg
|
24
|
| Zinc, Zn | mg
|
0.30
|
| Copper, Cu | mg
|
0.040
|
| Manganese, Mn | mg
|
0.070
|
| Selenium, Se | mcg
|
0.7
|
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | mg
|
22.8
|
| Thiamin | mg
|
0.005
|
| Riboflavin | mg
|
0.045
|
| Niacin | mg
|
0.300
|
| Pantothenic acid | mg
|
0.088
|
| Vitamin B-6 | mg
|
0.071
|
| Folate, total | mcg
|
27
|
| Folic acid | mcg
|
0
|
| Folate, food | mcg
|
27
|
| Folate, DFE | mcg_DFE
|
27
|
| Vitamin B-12 | mcg
|
0.00
|
| Vitamin A, IU | IU
|
8
|
| Retinol | mcg
|
0
|
| Vitamin A, RAE | mcg_RAE
|
0
|
| Vitamin E | mg_ATE
|
0.001
|
| Amino Acids | ||
| Tryptophan | g
|
0.004
|
| Threonine | g
|
0.029
|
| Isoleucine | g
|
0.030
|
| Leucine | g
|
0.037
|
| Lysine | g
|
0.035
|
| Methionine | g
|
0.007
|
| Cystine | g
|
0.005
|
| Phenylalanine | g
|
0.023
|
| Tyrosine | g
|
0.013
|
| Valine | g
|
0.032
|
| Arginine | g
|
0.040
|
| Histidine | g
|
0.013
|
| Alanine | g
|
0.022
|
| Aspartic acid | g
|
0.048
|
| Glutamic acid | g
|
0.132
|
| Glycine | g
|
0.022
|
| Proline | g
|
0.018
|
| Serine | g
|
0.021
|