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The black radish is an annual root vegetable. It's also known as Spanish radish,Noir Gros de Paris and the Black Mooli. It is commonly utilized to make herbal supplements & used to treat a variety of health aliments.

Encased in a black or brown skin, it is significantly larger than traditional spring radishes, growing on average three to four inches in diameter. Its flesh is crisp, white and slightly bitter and offers a hot radishy bite.

Nutritional Value

They are an excellent source of vitamin C and also provide potassium, iron, magnesium, vitamins A, E and B. They are also known for their ability to fight off infection and promote healthy digestive function. The black radish also contains raphanin which studies have shown to be beneficial in treatment of both under and overactive thyroid imbalances. Studies have shown that the leaves of the black radish additionally have a liver detoxifying effect.

Black radishes can be enjoyed raw or cooked in a variety of different preparations. Sauté and braise to be served as a vegetable side dish. Cook like a turnip and smother in cream or butter. Dice and add to soups, stir-fries and stews to add a radishy bite. Grate or chop into matchstick size and add to mixed green salads. Their size makes them ideal as an hors d'oeuvre when sliced and served alongside an assortment of dips.

It has long been used in folk medicine in both Europe and China to stimulate bile function and improve the health of the gallbladder. In India it has also been utilized as a liver health promoting tonic. Ancient Egyptian texts indicate that radishes, onions and garlic were fed to the workers building the pyramids. In Chinese medicine black radish is used to promote pulmonary and respiratory health.

Similar to other varieties of radish, they are easy to grow, though they take slightly longer to mature than spring variety radishes.

The topical application of the juice of black radish is supposed to induce hair regrowth.