Horseradish for potency

Horseradish is included in the group of perennial herbaceous plants with a thick and fleshy root that has many medicinal effects. The straight and branched stem rises to a height of 150 cm.

The chemical composition of horseradish

All parts of the plant include a large number of biologically active components that have a medicinal effect. So, the chemical composition of the plant includes:

• mineral components (magnesium and iron, phosphorus and sulfur, as well as potassium, calcium and copper)
• vitamin C
• essential oil
• lysozyme is a protein substance with high antimicrobial activity
• alkaloids, thiamine, riboflavin, carotene
• ascorbic acid
• resinous substances
• allyl mustard, phenylethyl - and phenylpropyl mustard oil
• peroxidase

Useful properties of the plant

General strengthening effect of horseradish

The herbal product is used in cases of acute respiratory and viral infections. The product provides an antibacterial and expectorant effect, helps relieve sore throat with tonsillitis and tonsillitis. The components of horseradish eliminate purulent discharge and inflammation, relieve toothache.

Benefits for Digestion

Horseradish root extract promotes increased gastric acid secretion and increases appetite. That is why spicy foods with the addition of horseradish are often used to activate the gastrointestinal tract and speed up metabolism.

Benefits of the plant for the genitourinary system

The antimicrobial properties of the food make it effective against inflammatory lesions. So, men who regularly eat a small amount of grated horseradish, reduce the likelihood of hemorrhoids and prostatitis, infection of the urinary tract. Providing a mild diuretic effect leads to the prevention of cystitis and kidney stones. The systematic use of horseradish root provides an increase in the rate of blood circulation. This beneficial effect is especially useful for patients with circulatory insufficiency, which leads to a decrease in the strength of the erection. The components of horseradish help to increase the intensity of blood flow to the genitals and to achieve maximum stiffness of the penis in an erect state.

Benefits of horseradish for the vascular system

It is known that the use of horseradish-based medicines provides a mild hypotensive effect. The spicy product promotes the release of excess salts and fluids from the body, reduces peripheral edema and reduces stress on the heart.

The benefits of herbal remedies for the musculoskeletal system

Baths, rubbing and compresses with horseradish juice reduce pain in sciatica and gout, arthrosis and osteochondrosis. To prepare a bath with medicinal additives, it is enough to pour a decoction of 50 g of grated horseradish root into the bathing water.

Cosmetic properties of horseradish root

Herbal extract is used to stimulate hair growth. The burning components activate the function of the hair follicles. The mask with grated horseradish demonstrates high efficiency in the treatment of male pattern baldness. The composition is applied to the scalp for half an hour, after which it is washed off under running water. The product contains a large amount of vitamin C, which is a natural antioxidant. That is why horseradish juice often becomes an indispensable component of means for increasing skin elasticity. The herbal substance helps to fight cellulite in problem areas.

Contraindications

The herbal product contains active ingredients that can negatively affect the well-being of patients with the following pathological manifestations:

• individual intolerance to any of the constituent components of horseradish
• gastritis with high acidity
• gastric ulcer
• tendencies to a significant increase in blood pressure< / li>
• acute inflammatory processes in internal organs
• severe organic disorders of the liver and kidneys
• decreased blood clotting

Taking horseradish root is contraindicated during menstruation and pregnancy, since its ingredients can provoke the development of internal bleeding and increase the risk of miscarriage. In addition, the stinging herbal product should not be taken by women while breastfeeding. Horseradish is forbidden to be included in the diet of young children who are distinguished by sensitive digestion. Taking an excessive amount of horseradish can provoke the development of burns to the oral mucosa and organs of the gastrointestinal tract. Patients who are prescribed medications with levomycytin should refuse to take the bitter spice, since the antimicrobial components of horseradish slow down the action of medications.