Raphanus
Raphanus sativus var. niger
Common Name(s)
Black radish.
Origin
Native to southern Asia, but now widely cultivated worldwide.
Background
The ancient Romans used radish oil for skin diseases, and radish was a noted digestive stimulant in Chinese medicine by CE 659.
Preparation
The fresh roots, dug up in spring before flowering, are finely chopped and steeped in alcohol.
Black radish.
Origin
Native to southern Asia, but now widely cultivated worldwide.
Background
The ancient Romans used radish oil for skin diseases, and radish was a noted digestive stimulant in Chinese medicine by CE 659.
Preparation
The fresh roots, dug up in spring before flowering, are finely chopped and steeped in alcohol.
Remedy profile
Those who benefit most from Raphanus may feel "collapsed" and lacking in spirit. The remedy has a strong affinity with the digestive tract, and is given for extreme abdominal distension. A classic use of Raphanus is for postoperative pain due to trapped gas, with gurgling and great swelling in the abdomen.Symptoms better: For walking in the open air.
Symptoms worse: At night; for jarring; for coughing; for touch, even of the clothes; for laughing.
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