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RADISH
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(Raphanus
sativus)
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Other
Names
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Common
Radish, Garden Radish,
Rapuns.
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Description
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Radish
is an annual plant that is widely cultivated.
The plant grows 8 - 12 inches, producing rough,
partly divided leaves and white to pale purple
flowers with protruding violet
veins.
Radish will flower at different times
depending on how it is cultivated. The fleshy
root, known as the radish, is normally some
shade of red but the shape
various.
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Classification
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Taste
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Pungent
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Balance
Yin/Yang
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Humor
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Uses/Applications
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Juice
pressed from grated fresh radish is excellent
for coughs, rheumatism, bronchitis, flatulence,
diarrhea, headache, and
insomnia.
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Combinations
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Constituents
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Phenyl-Ethyl Isothiocyanite,
Volatile Oil, Amylcytic
Enzyme.
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Action
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Anti-Spasmodic, Astringent,
Cholagogue, Diuretic.
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Food
Values
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Part
Used
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Root.
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Collection
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Collect
before the flower stems
develop.
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Preparation
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Juice
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Mix
equal parts of radish juice and
honey.
Take 1 Tbsp.
three times per
day.
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Juice
Cure
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Start
by taking 100 -120 ml. of juice before
breakfast each day.
Gradually increase the amount to 1 liter
a day.
After 3 weeks reduce back to 120 ml.
until cured.
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Growing
Directions
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Plant
Radish seed in early spring, 1/2 inch deep and
6 inches apart.
They prefer rich, moist soil and full sun
but will tolerate most soil
conditions.
Water to 1 inch in depth once a
week.
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History
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Additional
Information
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Cautions
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None.
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Magick
Information
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Gender:
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Masculine
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Planet:
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Mars
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Element:
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Fire
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Deity:
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None
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Powers:
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Protection
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Magickal
Uses:
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To protect against the evil eye carry Radish on
your person.
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