MUMBAI: You would have consumed radish leaves, but did you ever think of the host of health benefits they offer? Believe it or not, it is actually the leaves that contain more nutrients than the radish itself. They are packed with such properties that help you keep illnesses at bay. Here are some amazing health benefits of radish leaves: More essential vitamins and minerals The green parts of a radish contain more nutrients than the entire radish itself. They help provide a nutrient rich diet and also some important minerals like iron, calcium, folic acid, vitamin C and phosphorous that are essential for many bodily functions.
High in dietary fibers
Radish leaves contain more roughage than radishes themselves. Fiber is known to help the digestive process and the additional roughage aids in the same. Radish leaves help keep uncomfortable conditions like constipation and a bloated stomach in check.
Increases immunity and reduces fatigue
The high iron content of radish leaves makes it an ideal deterrent to fatigue. Radish leaves are high in minerals like Iron and phosphorous, which increase the body's immunity. They also contain other essential minerals like vitamin C, vitamin A, thiamine, which help combat fatigue. Patients with anemia and low hemoglobin levels can benefit from ingesting radish leaves, as the iron present in the leaves will alleviate their medical conditions.
Treats piles
Radish leaves have been proven to help treat painful conditions like piles. Owing to the antibacterial properties that they contain, radish leaves help decrease swelling and inflammation. Powdered dry radish leaves mixed with equal amount of sugar and a hint of water can be mixed to form a paste. This paste can either be eaten or topically applied to the inflammation.
Treat jaundice
Radish leaves help treat diseases like jaundice, where the body suffers from hyperbilirubinemia (yellowing of skin). Radish leaves have been found to be efficient in reversing this condition. The leaves must be crushed and the extract must be sieved through a porous cloth. Having half a liter of this juice daily for ten days helps cure jaundice. Many herbal medicine stores stock radish leaf juice for people who don't have time to extract the juice themselves. (Agencies)
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