radish 萝卜 （ luó bo ）
Classification: Genus Raphanus in the family Brassicaceae
Calories: 20kcal/100g
Nutritional Value: Clearing heat and resolving phlegm、Promoting digestion and relieving constipation、Regulating blood pressure
Not Suitable for: Excess yin and cold tendency、Spleen and stomach deficiency with coldness
Introduction: White radish is a type of radish, which belongs to the Raphanus genus in the Brassicaceae family. It is a fresh root vegetable with a fleshy texture.The roots can be long and cylindrical, round, or cone-shaped. The stems are erect, stout, cylindrical, and hollow, branching from the base.Radishes contain various trace elements that can induce the production of interferons in the human body.This helps strengthen the immune system and inhibit the growth of cancer cells, making it significant in cancer prevention and treatment.The B vitamins, potassium, magnesium, and other minerals present in radishes promote gastrointestinal motility and aid in the elimination of waste from the body.Consuming radishes can lower blood lipid levels, soften blood vessels, stabilize blood pressure, and prevent diseases like coronary heart disease, arteriosclerosis, and gallstones.In addition to being a common vegetable, radish is also used as a medicinal herb.It has a sweet taste and is known for its properties to eliminate stagnation, resolve phlegm, relieve heat, promote digestion, regulate qi (energy), and detoxify the body.