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Exotic Radish Alleviates Indigestion

Q. I have been suffering with chronic gastritis for a long time. I began eating a small portion of grated Japanese daikon after every meal and it seems to be helping my digestive problems a lot. What more can you tell me about this remedy?

A. Daikon (Raphanus sativus) is a Japanese root vegetable belonging to the cabbage family. It is called Japanese radish, white radish or Oriental radish. It has traditionally been used to aid digestion and protect the liver (Journal of Food Science, Jan/Feb., 2011). Biochemical analysis shows that daikon is rich in enzymes and antioxidants that may account for its reputed health benefits.

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Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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