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The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies

favorite edible use for horseradish is as a condiment on
meat. It is also one of the many ingredients which I use
throughout the wintertime.
Identification: Horseradish is a perennial fast-
growing plant that grows from 2 to 3 feet (0.6 m to 0.9
meters). Its flowering season is from May to June. It is
self-fertile. The roots are thick and fleshy, a medium
brown color on the outside, and smooth to corky on the
outside. Roots are pure white on the inside and have a
spicy flavor. The flowers of this plant are hermaphro-
ditic (both male and female organs).

Edible Use: The root, leaves, and seeds are all edi-
ble, but the root is most often used.
Medicinal Use: The roots of this plant are antisep-
tic, digestive, diuretic, stimulant, laxative, rubefacient, Horseradish plant, Pethan, CC by SA 3.0
and expectorant. It is a very powerful stimulant herb digging, mow or cut the dried tops to the ground if still
that controls bacterial infections, and it can be used green. Roots are best harvested using a single-row po-
both internally and externally. tato digger. Freshly dug roots release valuable volatile
oils and begin to lose potency. To avoid this, store them
Colds, Flu, Fevers, and Respiratory Infec- in a box of moist sand in a cool place. Keep the soil
tions: Horseradish infusion is of great value in the moist. Grate it fresh, as needed. Once grated, use it im-
treatment of respiratory problems, colds, flu, and fe- mediately.
vers. It is an expectorant, anti-bacterial, a weak diu-
retic, rids the body of excess mucus and fluids, and Warning: People who have stomach ulcers or thy-
treats the underlying infection. It is also a key ingredi- roid problems should not use this plant internally.
ent in my Fire Cider Recipe. Caution should be used when applying horseradish to
the skin. It can cause skin irritation and blistering.
Urinary Tract Infections: The diuretic and anti-
bacterial properties work well against urinary tract in- Fire Cider or Horseradish Vinegar – alter to
fections. Horseradish flushes the bacteria and toxins your taste buds: Ingredients: ½ cup Grated Horserad-
out of the body. ish, ½ cup Grated Ginger, ¼ cup Minced Onions, ¼
cup Minced Garlic, 1 Chopped Lemon (rind on), 1 Tbs
Arthritis, Pleurisy, Chilblains: For arthritis, Black Pepper-
chilblains, and pleurisy, apply a poultice made from corns, ¼ tsp
freshly grated horseradish roots or rub the chest with Cayenne Pep-
Horseradish Massage Oil, when available. per and/or 2

The herb brings blood to the skin surface and increases Jalapeno Pep-
blood circulation in the affected area. It warms the pers (depends
skin, decreases inflammation, and promotes healing. on your spice
level), 1 Tbs
Infected Wounds: The anti-microbial agents Turmeric Pow-
found in horseradish are beneficial in treating infected der, Raw honey
wounds. It acts as an antibiotic against bacteria and to taste.
pathogenic fungi. Horseradish Vinegar works well for
infected wounds. Put all of these
into a large quart (liter) glass jar. Fill with organic raw
Harvesting: Harvesting starts in November once apple cider vinegar. Let sit for 4 to 6 weeks, strain and
the tops are frozen back. Harvesting can be continued store. Use within the year. I take it throughout the win-
through the winter when soils are not frozen. Before ter for wellness, usually about an ounce at a time.

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