Horseradish:
Caution:
Do not use this herb during pregnancy.
Part used: Fresh or dried root.
Therapeutic action:
Stimulant,
aperient,
rubefacient,
pungent,
condiment
diaphoretic,
diuretic.
Horseradish is one of the most prolific stimulant herbs there is.
especially to the digestive organs (dried root), kidneys, skin and circulation. It will give pleasant warmth in the stomach, relieve the gall ducts. stimulate alvine (intestinal) action, and increase the flow of urine.
Medicinal uses:
Bile,
bronchitis,
catarrh (gastric, intestinal),
constipation latonic),
coughs,
dropsy,
dyspepsia (atonic),
hoarseness,
indigestion,
jaundice,
low blood pressure,
malnutrition,
neuralgia (local),
palsy,
paralysis,
poor circulation,
pulmonary complaints,
rheumatism,
sciatica,
scrofula, scurvy,
sinus trouble (breaks mucus, cleanses),
sluggish liver and stomach,
urine (aid),
vomiting,
weak chest,
wheezing,
whooping cough,
worms
