Rae Bareli. Radish, which is easily available in the market during winter season, is not only special in taste but is also no less than a medicine for health. Usually it is eaten in the form of salad, vegetable or paratha, but in both Ayurveda and modern medicine, radish has been considered a storehouse of properties. Consuming radish regularly provides many benefits to the body. Dr. Smita Srivastava (BAMS Lucknow University), Medical Officer in-charge of Ayush Hospital Shivgarh in Rae Bareli district, tells Local 18 that radish is helpful in strengthening the digestive system. The fiber present in it improves digestion. Provides relief from problems like constipation, gas and indigestion.

Dr. Smita tells that eating radish with food keeps the stomach light and appetite also remains healthy. Consumption of radish is considered beneficial for people who often suffer from acidity. Radish is also beneficial for the liver. Such elements are found in it, which help in detoxifying the liver. This removes the toxic elements accumulated in the body and increases the efficiency of the liver. Radish juice is also useful in preventing jaundice.

According to Dr. Smita Srivastava, radish also plays an important role in increasing immunity. Vitamin C, potassium and antioxidants are found in it, which strengthens the body’s immunity. Eating radish in winter helps in preventing cold, cough and infection. The sulfur compounds present in radish are also beneficial for skin and hair. Radish is also considered good for heart health. The potassium present in it helps in controlling blood pressure, which reduces the risk of heart related diseases. Radish is also helpful in keeping cholesterol balanced. However, consume it only in balanced quantity.