The healing properties of horseradish have been known since ancient times.BC, when the Greeks used it as a rub and a tonic. The plant was brought to our country from South-Eastern Europe, although many consider horseradish to be a native Russian plant, since the Slavs have been growing it since the 9th century. Now the root is used not only as a seasoning for meat dishes, but also for preparing homemade cosmetic, medicinal and tonic remedies.

Useful properties of horseradish

The preparation of the medicinal root is intended asfor internal and external use. Horseradish has medicinal properties due to the content of mustard essential oil, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, iron, copper, amino acids and enzymes. Essential oil improves the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, and gives food a piquant spicy taste. Horseradish root is widely used for cosmetic procedures, as it promotes skin rejuvenation, stimulates hair growth, and also removes toxins from the body. Preparation of horseradish is advisable for the following diseases:

• Anemia, angina pectoris;
• Hypertension and diseases of the cardiovascular system;
• Gastritis with low acidity;
• Stones in the kidneys;
• Cold-viral diseases;
• Inflammation of the upper respiratory tract;
• Pigmented spots and freckles;
• Hair loss;
• Poor appetite
• Also horseradish is used as an anesthetic.

With all the listed advantages, horseradish hasa number of contraindications. Like all medicinal plants, the root should be used on the advice of a doctor and in appropriate quantities. Horseradish root is, first of all, a hot spice, which is contraindicated in any inflammation. Eating horseradish in large quantities can provoke hypertension. Particular caution should be exercised by people who are characterized by:

• Increased acidity of the stomach;
• Inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal system;
• Kidney and liver disease.

When applied externally, you should also observecaution: prolonged contact of horseradish tincture with the skin can cause burns on it. Thus, horseradish is a medicinal and useful plant that should be consumed in small doses.

Recipes for horseradish with lemon

Preparation has a beneficial effectHorseradish with lemon for coughs, colds, sore throats and skin lightening. There is an old recipe that effectively helps with bronchitis and coughs. To prepare it, take 150 g of horseradish root, wash, peel and mince. Squeeze the juice of two medium lemons into the resulting mixture. Mix the composition thoroughly and put it in the refrigerator: the medicine is ready. Take the prepared mixture 1 teaspoon in the morning before meals for adults, and half a teaspoon for children. But children can only be given this medicine from the age of 5. If the disease is not advanced, then after a few days the first positive results are already noticeable. This remedy also helps with colds. The following recipe helps with sore throats:

150 grams of washed and cleaned horseradish should be grated on a fine grater.

Pour the resulting gruel 1 tbsp. boiling water and cover from above;

Insist for 30 minutes and strain. The resulting tincture gargle. This composition has an excellent antibacterial property. They can be treated with inflammation of the oral mucosa. And to improve appetite, the medicine received should be taken at 1 tbsp. l. for half an hour before meals.

To lighten the skin from age spots, you can make a cosmetic mask:

Peeled horseradish grate on a fine grater.

Add a few drops of lemon and grated apple. Mix thoroughly.

Apply the gruel to the cleansed skin no more than 1 time per month. This mask perfectly refreshes and tones up the face, improves color and enriches the skin with vitamins.

Homemade horseradish recipe

To prepare a spicy seasoning you will need:

• Root of horse-radish 1,5 kg;
• Lemon 1 pc .;
• Salt 1 tbsp. l .;
• Sugar 3 tbsp. l .;
• Water

The rhizomes should be washed well, cleaned andmince. Add salt and sugar to the resulting gruel and pour boiling water over it until it reaches the consistency of thick sour cream. Mix the mixture thoroughly and place it in a container. Add a few drops of lemon juice to each jar. Close the spice in the jars tightly and refrigerate. Serve horseradish with lemon with fish and meat dishes. The prepared mixture keeps well for 2-3 months in the refrigerator. When serving the spice with dishes, horseradish can be mixed with sour cream.

The recipe for horseradish with beets

The preparation of this recipe is especially common in Ukrainian cuisine. Beetroot gives the mixture an appetizing red color and a piquant sweetish taste. The following ingredients are needed:

• Rhizomes of horseradish 10-12 pcs .;
• Beetroot dining room 1 pc .;
• Sugar, salt to taste;
• Table vinegar.

Clean the roots and wash thoroughly.Then soak the horseradish in very cold water for 5-6 hours. This will reduce the pungency of the plant, which will make it possible to prepare the seasoning. Next, grind the roots: either put them through a meat grinder or grate them on a fine grater. To prevent the smell from stinging your eyes, put a bag on the meat grinder. To avoid such problems, an electric meat grinder is ideal. Next, grind the raw beets on a grater. Squeeze the juice out of the resulting gruel. Add beet juice to the horseradish gruel, mix everything thoroughly and add 2 tbsp. of food vinegar. If the mixture is very thick, add a little boiled cooled water to the composition until it reaches the consistency of liquid sour cream. Add salt and sugar to the prepared mixture to taste. After thoroughly mixing, place the horseradish and beets in jars, close tightly and put in the refrigerator. The mixture is ready. The next day you can serve it with jellied meat and fish. Enjoy your meal!

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