Dear readers, today on the blog we will talk about horseradish. Each of us is familiar with him. Many people grow it in their gardens. The fame of horseradish is explained by the properties of the seasoning - a pungent, pungent and piquant taste. Therefore, horseradish is often used in the kitchen, added to various dishes, and is easy to find on store shelves.

But besides its well-known taste, this plant is saturated with valuable natural juices and can be very useful for our health. The benefits of horseradish for the human body are not only in increasing appetite, but also in a number of therapeutic effects, in the treatment of various diseases. Today we will discuss the useful properties of horseradish, to whom it is indicated, and what you need to know about contraindications.

A bit of history

Horseradish is a perennial, widespread. It is found throughout Europe and Siberia, and today it has adapted and grows on other continents, in Asia, in America. Horseradish was familiar to our ancestors already in the VIII - IX centuries. It was also appreciated for its sharp, "strong" taste and was used in folk healing.

Let us also recall the proverb about horseradish: "Horseradish did not eat in the morning, consider that you did not have breakfast." And for food, he came first. And not only. Even then horseradish (root and leaves) relieved rheumatic pains. Over time, horseradish became known in European countries. These are Germany and the Baltic countries. The British took it not as a spice, but as a medicine.

Did you know that horseradish belongs to the cabbage family? Plants related to it are mustard, radish,. Before other peoples, the benefits of horseradish were appreciated by the ancient Greeks, the inhabitants of Rome and the Egyptians. The pungency and exciting acridity of horseradish root was associated with an influx of vitality.

Today, preparations with horseradish root in the composition are officially released for pharmacy sales in Switzerland, Brazil, the USA and other countries.

Horseradish photo

In the photos you can see how powerful horseradish is, lush, green plant that loves moisture. It is easy to imagine how many of the most diverse natural elements accumulate in its root. By the modest flowers of horseradish, you can never tell what a sharp, "biting" taste this plant has.

Horseradish composition and calorie content

The natural composition of horseradish is valuable and rich. All the benefits and harms of horseradish are associated with the substances and compounds that it accumulates. Scientists have found the following components in the plant:

• Vitamin complex (C, B-1, -2, -3, -6, -9, E);
• Amino acids;
• Organic acids;
• Sugar;
• Starch;
• Phytoncides;
• Cellulose;
• Essential oils;
• Resinous substances;
• Mineral elements (calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, sulfur, etc.)

The base of horseradish essential oil is allyl mustard oil. It is this oil that gives horseradish such a pungency and pungency, as well as a special smell.

Separately, it must be said about ascorbic acid in horseradish. It is almost five times more than in the popular citrus fruits - orange and lemon. Vitamin C is found both in the roots and in the leaves of horseradish.

Horseradish root also contains lysozyme, which belongs to the protein group and has a powerful bactericidal effect. There are some alkaloids in the leaves and seeds of horseradish. Peroxidase in horseradish root helps to strengthen the immune system.

The basis of horseradish is water and carbohydrates (their content is up to 74%). Its caloric content is 44 kcal / 100 g.

Our helper is hell. Beneficial features

The beneficial properties of horseradish have been known to folk medicine for a long time, and today they are increasingly being used in traditional medical practice. Serious scientific research on the beneficial effects of horseradish is taking place in Japan and the United States. Horseradish with moderate reasonable use will give considerable benefit, simply getting into the body with food, as a spice. But with him there are many interesting recipes for health improvement.

Among the therapeutic actions of horseradish, it is worth noting the following: bactericidal, antiseptic, expectorant, choleretic, diuretic, antiscorbutic, antitumor.

For which body systems and for what diseases is horseradish useful, namely its root?

For the gastrointestinal tract

The benefits of horseradish for the gastrointestinal tract are known. Horseradish improves bowel function, stimulates digestion. The secretion of the stomach increases, the appetite increases. But for everyone who has problems with the gastrointestinal tract, you need to be very careful with the use of horseradish. We will talk about this below (see contraindications).

For the liver and kidneys

The benefits of horseradish are manifested in the normalization of the kidneys and liver. This is an additional tool in the treatment of viral hepatitis.

For diseases of the joints and musculoskeletal system

The beneficial properties of horseradish have long been used to treat sciatica and joint pain. Both the root and the leaves of the plant were used. Horseradish treats such unpleasant diseases as sciatica, arthritis and gout. This is a well-known folk remedy for rheumatism; compresses with horseradish are made for treatment.

With respiratory tract diseases

Horseradish is a good antibacterial and expectorant natural remedy. It is used for acute respiratory infections, tonsillitis, colds, flu. A decoction of horseradish leaves is used for gargling with tonsillitis and tonsillitis. A mixture of horseradish and honey is especially helpful for coughing. An aqueous solution of horseradish juice and honey is good for gargling with sore throats.

For diseases of the oral cavity

Horseradish is useful for inflammation of the oral cavity. Gargling with a decoction of horseradish leaves is used for gum disease, gumboil, toothache. Horseradish phytoncides are a strong and effective remedy for harmful microorganisms.

Horseradish for men's health

The health benefits of horseradish for men are well known. This is a positive effect on reproductive performance, increased potency. To do this, use an infusion of the root with honey and lemon. The root is also an aphrodisiac for men.

As a diuretic, horseradish is used for male urological diseases. A solution with root juice is used for rubbing into the scalp with premature baldness.

At risk of tumors

Not so long ago, the antitumor properties of horseradish were discovered. It is a prophylactic agent for the risk of metastases. Let's watch a video on this topic. Professor Neumyvakin on the benefits of horseradish, and talks about its antitumor properties.

For hearing organs

For diseases of the ears, otitis media, inflammation and suppuration. Horseradish root juice is used for ear instillation.

For the skin

The beneficial properties of horseradish are also noted for the skin. Horseradish helps with frostbite, purulent wounds, seborrhea and fungal diseases. But we should be careful nevertheless, as horseradish can irritate the skin.

Other properties

The benefits of horseradish are also manifested in its cosmetic properties. It is used to get rid of freckles and pigmentation. To do this, make an aqueous infusion of the crushed root.

The useful properties of horseradish for the body are varied. It is used for facial neuralgia, pleurisy, hypertension, myositis. In some cases, horseradish is indicated for diabetes mellitus. Horseradish normalizes blood sugar levels.

Fuck in questions and answers

Does horseradish improve appetite? Yes, it improves and enhances.

Can horseradish be used as a diuretic for swelling and stones in the bladder? Horseradish leaves have a diuretic effect. With kidney and bladder stones, you should not self-medicate and use recipes with horseradish.

Do compresses of their grated horseradish help with headaches? Here you can talk about a distraction. And such compresses must be able to put, otherwise you can get burned.

Is it true that horseradish raises blood pressure? No, it doesn't.

Information questions and answers is written on the basis of doctors' answers from the program "On the most important thing." May. 2016 year.

Contraindications and harm

The benefits and harms of horseradish are associated with its special natural composition and depend on the methods of use and the individual characteristics of the organism.

It should be remembered that the composition of horseradish can strongly irritate the mucous membranes and skin. In high doses or if abused, you can even get burned.

You can not take horseradish for inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract and internal organs, for some diseases of the kidneys, liver. Horseradish is excluded from the diet for gastritis, ulcers and colitis, pancreatitis.

Horseradish, when combined with taking levomycetin, will negate the effect of this drug.

I invite you to watch the video. Here we can see and find out interesting facts about horseradish, its use in traditional medicine, and the peculiarities of its preparation.

Eat carrots, onions and horseradish - you will be like Sophia Loren

Useful properties of horseradish will not go anywhere if you grate it. But the valuable components of the root will be active only for about a week. This means that the grated root in store jars will not bring much benefit, but will only be a spice. Let's smile? Eat carrots, onions and horseradish - you will be like Sophia Loren.

How to store horseradish root properly

The easiest way is to refrigerate. The root is peeled and wrapped tightly in a bag. Then they put it in the refrigerator. The beneficial properties will not disappear for up to three weeks if you send a bag of horseradish to the freezer.

The horseradish root is also dried to preserve it. The peeled root is cut into thin slices. Drying can be in the open sun or in the oven at 60'C. The dried slices are ground in a mortar. In this form, horseradish is stored in a glass jar with a sealed lid. There will be few valuable elements and phytoncides in the dried root, but a number of vitamins will remain.

How to grate horseradish root

Horseradish root can dry out a lot and become very hard. To grind it on a grater, you need to prepare horseradish. The root washed from the ground is placed in cold water. So it is soaked for 2-5 days, until tender. The water needs to be changed every day. When the root is soft, it is peeled and grated.

You can use a meat grinder. Better to wear rubber gloves and protect your eyes and respiratory system, horseradish is very active and eater. And you can also put a plastic bag on the meat grinder.

Horseradish in folk medicine. Some health recipes

Horseradish recipe for severe cough

Grate horseradish root and mix with honey. The proportion is 1: 1. Take a teaspoon three times a day.

Perhaps, in all of Russia, one cannot find a person who has not heard of such a plant as horseradish. But where this plant was first introduced into culture, nothing is known. There are many assumptions, based on facts, and sometimes passing into the mythical realm, about which nation belongs to the honor of the discoverers of this culture.

A number of researchers adhere to the point of view that village horseradish first began to be cultivated on the territory of southern Russia. The Slavs have a capacious name for this plant, "horseradish", and in the West, as soon as it is not called: horse radish, water radish, white radish.

The culture of cultivation and use of horseradish in Russia is 6 centuries ahead of Europe. But the fact that the seeds of horseradish village on the territory of our country almost never ripen, unlike the Mediterranean, makes it quite probable that this plant was nevertheless brought to us.

But the fact that it was in our country that such a rich culture of application and cultivation of this amazing plant, which combines medicinal properties along with a very good taste, was born, can be considered quite probable.

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana Garetn., Mey. Et Schreb.). Belongs to the cruciferous family (Cruciferae = Brassicaceae). Perennial, up to 1.5 m tall. In the first year, forms a rosette of large, long-petiolized leaves up to £ 0 cm long, dark green in color, with a crenate edge and sharply distinguished veins.

Usually, in the second year, a long, highly branched generative shoot with relatively small leaves (comb-pinnate and whole lanceolate upper leaves) is formed from the apex of the rosette. At the top of the shoots, brushes of white flowers with a honey-spicy aroma appear.

Roots are long, branched, fleshy, up to 5 cm. When injured, adventitious buds are formed on the damaged roots, from which new plants (root suckers) grow. Flowers are bisexual, regular, collected in multi-flowered brushes. Petals - 4, sepals - 4, stamens - 6, of which 4 inner ones are longer than two outer ones.

Blooms in May and July. Fruits: oblong pods with two nests, each of which develops 4 seeds. Places of growth: Europe (with the exception of the Arctic regions), Siberia and the Caucasus, at the moment introduced and grows also in Asia and America, where it runs wild. In nature, it prefers wet places along the banks of rivers.

The roots contain sinigrin - thioglioside(sulfur-containing glycoside), which, upon hydrolysis, releases essential mustard oil (which is why an intact horseradish root or leaf does not smell, but if they are damaged, a characteristic pungent smell appears after a while), sugar, starch, resinous and nitrogenous substances, fats, vitamins (K, C, B, B 2, PP).

Fresh horseradish root juice contains lysozyme with antimicrobial activity. There are many trace elements in the roots. Horseradish stalk contains up to 1.5%.

Horseradish roots are used for medicinal purposes. Preparations made from it have anti-inflammatory, expectorant, diuretic, irritating effects. The mustard oil contained in horseradish stimulates the olfactory receptors, as well as the glands of the gastrointestinal tract, leading to increased secretion of juice in the stomach, thereby improving appetite.

In the official pharmacopoeia, horseradish preparations are not used. All recipes in this article are taken from traditional medicine. Water infusions, decoctions, alcoholic tinctures are made from horseradish root, and fresh juice diluted with water is also used.

Fresh horseradish root juice

Juice is squeezed out of horseradish roots, cake is used for compresses and masks. Fresh juice has an increased antimicrobial effect; it is diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 3. The diluted juice can be used for rinsing in case of inflammatory processes of the oral cavity and pharynx.

With low stomach acidity () and sluggish appetite, weakened intestinal motility, it is recommended to take diluted juice in 1 tbsp. spoon before meals.

Decoction

The broth is taken with giardiasis. 1 tbsp. 200 ml of water is poured over a spoonful of grated roots, boiled for 5 minutes and insisted for 30 minutes. The entire volume of the broth is drunk in small portions throughout the day. The broth is not stored, it is used fresh.

Horseradish root tincture

The tincture is used for scurvy, bleeding tendencies and for concentration. Horseradish roots are crushed, poured with vodka or 70% alcohol in a ratio of 1: 5, layered for 3-4 weeks. Take 10-15 drops 2-3 times a day.

Water infusion

The infusion is used for rinsing with inflammation of the oral cavity and pharynx. In Indian medicine, it is used as a diuretic. The roots are passed through a meat grinder, poured with boiling water in a ratio of 1: 3, insisted for a day.

Oilcake with not squeezed juice is used as a grind for myositis, arthralgia.

In home cosmetology for sluggish, oily, flabby and porous skin, a mask of ground horseradish with an apple 1: 1 is recommended.

To remove freckles, age spots, and also it is recommended to apply grated horseradish root mixed with flour 1: 1 to the face.

Contraindications for the use of horseradish

It is important to remember that the substances contained in horseradish have a strong irritating effect, therefore the use of preparations from it is strictly prohibited for any acute and chronic inflammatory processes of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys, and bladder. You also need to understand that the effectiveness of herbal preparations, as a rule, is lower in comparison with their non-herbal counterparts.

If you decide to grow country horseradish in your garden, you are a desperate person: it is not so difficult to grow horseradish as to get rid of it. It is not for nothing that there is a popular proverb: "You will get the hell out of him."

But if you think that without horseradish your garden looks sad, or you seriously decided to harvest horseradish roots, then keep in mind that in order to obtain high-quality, thick, usable roots already in the first year of cultivation, it must be planted in a light, well-fertilized ( up to 1 bucket of compost per 1 square meter), constantly moistened soil.

Of course, it can (and will) grow in dense loam, but it will be more difficult for you to care for and dig it out: it will turn from a garden culture into a garden disaster.

When grown in mid-summer, the root is exposed and all lateral roots are cut, leaving only the main one to grow. The plant is propagated in the fall, using the remnants of roots after digging or cut lateral roots as material.

They are collected and stored in. basements until spring. In the spring, the lateral roots are cut off from the cuttings (if any), wiped with a coarse cloth, not reaching 2-3 cm to both ends of the cuttings (thus destroying the dormant buds so that the root does not give root suckers), and they are planted at an angle of 30 ° at a distance of 80 cm between the rows.

Horseradish is not very picky about light, except that in a completely deaf shade it will grow more slowly. By following all these recommendations, you can get large horseradish roots in the first year of planting.

Perhaps, horseradish is of greater importance today in culinary matters than in medicinal ones. Horseradish owes its popularity among cooks to its beneficial effects on appetite. Since the essential oils of horseradish have a bright, powerful aroma, one has only to feel it, as our brain

is already beginning to prepare the body for a delicious meal. What Russian does not know the famous appetizer with grated horseradish, which is a frequent guest on the table? The most famous sauce, the name of which is not devoid of some Russian irony, are "Khrenovina", which is prepared with garlic and tomatoes (or with apples), and "Khrenoder" with beets and garlic. They are good in combination with meat and poultry.

Collection of raw materials

It doesn't matter if you collect horseradish for medicinal purposes or for sauces, the collection rules are the same.

If you planted horseradish correctly in the spring, chose large cuttings, removed lateral roots and buds in time and the plant had enough water and nutrition, then the collection of roots can be done in the fall of the same year. Dig with a pitchfork so as not to damage the roots.

The diameter of suitable roots should be at least 1.5 cm. Try to dig up all the roots without leaving a single one, otherwise you will get huge problems with horseradish, which will immediately begin to grow uncontrollably, and it will be extremely difficult to remove it.

It is important to store the roots correctly so that they do not lose their beneficial properties and pleasant aroma. The best temperature for this is 0 ° - + 3 ° C. It is advisable to store the roots for no more than six months, because the more they are stored, the less useful substances remain in them.

In the spring, it is extremely difficult to keep the roots of horseradish from germinating, since the "internal clock" of the plant will in every possible way awaken it from dormancy. Germinating roots can be used, but they will contain less vitamins.

Conclusion. I suggest you watch the video "Useful properties of horseradish for the human body"

Horseradish is a very popular plant, it is successfully used for conservation, in cooking, and its medicinal properties are appreciated. What are the varieties of horseradish, how to grow it correctly, propagate it, care for it, prepare it for planting in open ground - you will find out later in the article.

Description: varieties and varieties of horseradish

Horseradish is a perennial with large oval leaves and a massive root system. If you grow it not only for the sake of leaf mass, but also use rhizomes, then it is better to update it annually, periodically replanting it to new places. Such manipulations are done due to the fact that by the second year the roots grow stiff, thinner, become branched, and such a plant is no longer suitable for food.

Delicious spices, additives, sauces are prepared from horseradish roots, for meat, fish, liquid dishes, they are added to pickles-marinades.

Horseradish is a pantry of useful substances: it contains vitamins B (2,6,8,9), C, PP, carotene, mustard oil (it is because of it that horseradish is so "vigorous" and smells in a special way). Many folk recipes contain horseradish - for example, to get rid of tonsillitis, sciatica, etc.

Horseradish roots and leaves are both used in cooking.

There are several varieties of plants for growing outdoors:

1. Atlas is lying, ripens in the middle of summer, the root is smooth, white inside, dense, reaches a weight of up to 420 g, up to 45 cm in length, fragrant, does not bloom. The variety is drought-resistant, tolerates frost and heat.
2. Valkovsky - late ripening, zoned, resistant to pests.
3. Tolpukhovsky - late ripening, with white root pulp.

Planting plants in open ground. Fertilizers and horseradish feeding

Before planting horseradish, the soil is flavored with compost (). We find a semi-shaded place, it's great if legumes or grain plants were planted there before. Horseradish loves moist acidic soils.

Important! Horseradish is a rather tenacious and tenacious culture, it grows quickly under suitable conditions. Therefore, if you do not limit the space for him, he can begin to clog the area. And the small roots left after "poor-quality" weeding germinate easily.

The place of planting in open ground has been chosen, it is necessary to prepare the planting material: in principle, you can use both the main root and the shoots (although it is better to take the shoots, one main root can have 4-6 roots). It is necessary to dig up the spine and cut it off, it is desirable that the diameter of the material is about 1-1.5 cm, and the length is up to 20 cm.

Planting outdoors is done in spring or autumn. Horseradish is not afraid of the cold, so both early spring and late autumn are suitable. If the roots are to get into the open ground in the spring, then they must be properly preserved in the winter so that they remain fresh, not lethargic. Keep the material in a cellar or basement, covered with earth.

Important! It should be noted where the spine has the upper part, where the lower one, so as not to be confused when landing.

When going to plant horseradish, we clean the root cuttings from small processes, without affecting the areas above and below the root, where roots and leaves are then formed. It is better to bury it obliquely, the distance between the roots is from 30 cm, sprinkle with earth on top by about 4-5 cm.

An important stage in growing a crop is feeding. Fertilizers are applied even on rich soils, only the dose varies. In autumn, before digging, organic matter is introduced (up to 10 kg / m2) or in spring (up to 8 kg / m2). At the same time, it is fertilized with superphosphate and potassium chloride. Such a mixture of fertilizers improves the structure of the soil, microorganisms in the soil work more actively, which increases acidity and adds nutrients. If the soil is too acidic, liming is carried out in autumn (up to 0.8 kg / m2). In the spring, mineral fertilizers are used with the addition of potassium, nitrogen, phosphorus.

Control the plant, it can spread strongly over the site

Proper horseradish care and combination with other plants

• Watering crops in the open field. Horseradish loves moist soil, so regular watering is a must. Otherwise, the leaf mass will dry out, and the roots will not have enough moisture for growth.
• Loosening, weeding - helps to deliver oxygen to the roots.
• Fertilizer. In principle, you can not fertilize horseradish planting, but it is advisable to make at least the first nitrogen-potassium fertilizing. Its term comes when the plant has already taken root and the first leaves have opened.
• Chemical processing. Everyone who has been involved in horseradish cultivation knows: any plant can suffer from pests and diseases, in this case, processing is carried out with special compounds or folk remedies. But after using chemicals, horseradish leaves can no longer be eaten.

Advice. If they want to get even beautiful roots, then somewhere in July they are freed from the ground (not completely) and the lateral processes are removed, then they are again covered with earth.

When growing horseradish as an annual, it is advised to alternate it with cucumbers, legumes, potatoes, tomatoes, root crops. To remove horseradish steams, after harvesting, perennial grasses are planted, clogging up young horseradish shoots.

Plant propagation. Horseradish diseases and pests

Horseradish propagates by root shoots (cuttings). To separate the shoots, two-year-old rhizomes are taken, which are planned for processing. Intact, healthy processes are cut from them. If this is a summer cottage, then it is optimal to do cuttings of spring roots. It is best to take the lower processes - there will be fewer flower shoots, and the roots will be of higher quality. Proper watering is important.

1. Black rot - occurs on flower stems and roots.
2. White rust - light yellow spots on the leaves.

Babanukha

Pests:

1. Babanukha (horseradish leaf beetle) - beetles that eat leaves and lay larvae there.
2. Cabbage White - caterpillars can eat horseradish leaves to the very veins.
3. Rapeseed beetle - reddish beetles with a black stripe, damage the leaf mass.
4. Horseradish flea - spends the winter under the remains of last year's plants and affects young leaves in early spring

And in conclusion, it remains to add that growing horseradish is an easy task, and there are quite a lot of benefits from these roots, so the labor costs and the time spent will more than pay off. Horseradish will delight you with snacks on the table and healing properties for ailments.

How to plant horseradish root: video

Horseradish is a short perennial plant belonging to the cabbage family. The root leaves of the plant have a strong odor. Horseradish has a powerful taproot and a long white root. On the erect, branched stem, there are three different types of leaves: basal, stem and petiolate. Basal leaves are the longest, petiolate ones are oblong in shape, and stem leaves are small with sharp points. During flowering (June-July), small flowers appear on the stems of the plant, which are collected in several pieces in an inflorescence at the top of the stem.

Horseradish is widespread in Russia and Germany as a garden and medicinal plant. Horseradish is also found in the wild, and quite often.

Growing horseradish

Horseradish is unpretentious to growing conditions, so it will not be difficult to grow it. It grows in any soil, but prefers loamy soil. It is better not to grow horseradish on heavy clay soils, as in this case the plant will have a bad taste and it will be difficult to collect horseradish roots.

Horseradish propagates by cuttings and apical root buds. Only a few cultivated forms of this plant are propagated by seeds. For reproduction in the first way, cuttings of 20 cm in length are cut from the annual horseradish root, making the lower cut of the cutting obliquely, and the upper cut straight. Cuttings can be planted in summer, autumn and spring. The cuttings are planted obliquely, deepening the straight top by 5 cm.

For reproduction with apical buds, it is necessary in winter to cut off the apical buds with root segments from the horseradish root (which is in the refrigerator) and place in a dry place to dry. Then, when the slices are dried, we take a box with a light substrate and plant the prepared seedlings in it. time, sprouts and roots will begin to form at the roots. Next, we transplant the young plants into separate pots and keep them until planting in the ground.

Horseradish is a cold-resistant crop, so its cuttings can be planted in the soil in early spring. When growing horseradish, you need to monitor the formation of rosettes of leaves, since more than two on one plant should not be located. All other outlets are promptly removed.

Horseradish has one feature - dormant buds on the root. When collecting horseradish, pieces of roots are left at the place of collection, from which after a while new plants will appear. Thanks to this feature, a plant can grow in one place for 5 or more years.

Useful properties of horseradish

Due to the content of many useful and medicinal substances, horseradish is used in the treatment of various diseases and ailments. Horseradish increases appetite: it has a property that stimulates the digestive system of the human body, in addition, the plant has a positive effect in the treatment of inflammatory processes of the urinary tract. Due to its diuretic effect, horseradish is used for cystitis and kidney stones. Horseradish has tonic, tonic, anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties, and also normalizes blood circulation in the body.

Horseradish application

Traditional medicine widely uses horseradish to treat many ailments and diseases. Fresh horseradish root juice is used for flu, sore throat, toothache and ear infections. Horseradish is recommended to use for edema, diseases of the bladder and poor functioning of the digestive tract. Horseradish root tincture will be useful for malaria, scurvy, mental and physical exhaustion. Compresses are made from horseradish, which are applied to the cheeks when a toothache appears.

Horseradish juice is used to rinse the mouth and throat for sciatica, neuralgia and purulent wounds. Horseradish root juice in a diluted form is used for gastritis with low acidity and insufficient function of the biliary tract.

Horseradish compresses help with joint pain. To do this, it is necessary to pass the horseradish root and an apple through a meat grinder. We mix everything and apply to the sore spot like a compress.

Horseradish for diabetes... We take 10 grams of grated horseradish root, mix with 100 ml of sour milk and close the container with a lid. We keep this container closed for 1 day. Straining the finished product, take 1 tablespoon three times a day before meals.

Horseradish cough. Take horseradish roots in an amount of 150 grams and grind in a meat grinder. After pouring raw materials with 500 ml of boiling water and leave for 2 days. We spread the whole mixture on cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice. Add 150 grams of honey to the finished juice and put it on fire to heat it up. After removing from heat, pour the finished product into a glass dish. Take this composition three times a day, 2 tablespoons half an hour before meals.

Horseradish with sinusitis. Grate 150 grams of horseradish root and combine with juice from two lemons. Take this remedy half a teaspoon twice a day before meals. The course of such treatment is no more than three months.

Horseradish mask for hair loss... Fresh horseradish roots are passed through a meat grinder and applied to the bald areas of the head. After holding the mask for half an hour, rinse the hair with warm water. This remedy is used twice a day.

Horseradish tincture for bad breath. Take 10 grams of horseradish root and grate it, combining with 200 ml of vodka. Leave to infuse for three days, periodically remembering to shake. After straining this tincture, gargle with it.

Horseradish bath for sciatica and gout. Take 50 grams of grated horseradish root and place this raw material in cheesecloth. Wrap cheesecloth and dip in a tub of water. The water temperature should be the same as the body temperature. After taking a bath with horseradish, go to bed quickly and wrap yourself up.

Horseradish with osteochondrosis. Take 15 horseradish leaves and wash them. Now pour 10 liters of boiling water over them and leave them in a closed container for a day. After that, pour 3 liters of the finished broth into the bath and fill the bath with water. This bath is taken for half an hour for three days. The main condition is to take a bath one hour before meals.

Horseradish with scurvy. We take 1 teaspoon of chopped horseradish root, pour 200 ml of dry grape wine or beer and leave to infuse for 1 day. We take the finished infusion 1 teaspoon three times a day.

Horseradish with angina pectoris. We rub 100 grams of horseradish root and mix with the same amount of honey. Take 2 teaspoons in the morning. The course of such treatment is 30 days. After taking a break for 2 months, the course of treatment can be repeated.

Horseradish with otitis media. We squeeze the juice from the horseradish root and instill it in the amount of 1 drop three times a day in the sore ear.

Contraindications to the use of horseradish

Horseradish should not be used for people with stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, gastritis with high acidity. Horseradish should be consumed only in moderate doses.

Astrakhan tomatoes ripen remarkably lying on the ground, but this experience should not be repeated in the Moscow region. Our tomatoes need support, support, a garter. My neighbors use all kinds of pegs, garters, loops, pre-made plant supports, and mesh fencing. Each method of fixing a plant in an upright position has its own advantages and "side effects". I'll tell you how I place tomato bushes on trellises, and what comes of it.

Flies are a sign of unsanitary conditions and carriers of infectious diseases that are dangerous for both humans and animals. People are constantly looking for ways to get rid of nasty insects. In this article we will tell you about the Zlobny TED brand, which specializes in fly protection and knows a lot about them. The manufacturer has developed a specialized line of preparations for getting rid of flying insects anywhere quickly, safely and at no extra cost.

Summer months are the time of blooming hydrangeas. This beautiful deciduous shrub smells luxuriously with flowers from June to September. Florists willingly use large inflorescences for wedding decors and bouquets. To admire the beauty of a flowering hydrangea bush in your garden, you should take care of the proper conditions for it. Unfortunately, some hydrangeas do not bloom from year to year, despite the care and efforts of gardeners. Why this happens, we will tell in the article.

Every summer resident knows that plants need nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium for full development. These are the three main macronutrients, the deficiency of which significantly affects the appearance and yield of plants, and in advanced cases can lead to their death. But at the same time, not everyone understands the importance of other macro- and microelements for plant health. And they are important not only by themselves, but also for the effective assimilation of the same nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.

Garden strawberry, or strawberry, as we used to call it, is one of the earliest fragrant berries that summer gives us generously. How happy we are at this harvest! In order for the “berry boom” to repeat itself every year, we need to take care of the berry bushes in the summer (after the end of fruiting). The setting of flower buds, from which ovaries will form in spring and berries in summer, begins approximately 30 days after the end of fruiting.

Spicy pickled watermelon is a savory snack for fatty meat. Watermelons and watermelon peels have been pickled since time immemorial, but this process is time consuming and time consuming. According to my recipe, just cook pickled watermelon in 10 minutes, and by the evening a spicy snack will be ready. Stored watermelon marinated with spices and chili in the refrigerator for several days. Be sure to keep the jar in the refrigerator, not only for the sake of safety - chilled this appetizer - you will just lick your fingers!

Among the variety of species and hybrids of philodendrons, there are many plants, both gigantic and compact. But not a single species competes in simplicity with the main modest - the blushing philodendron. True, his modesty does not apply to the appearance of the plant. Reddening stems and cuttings, huge leaves, long shoots that form, although very large, but also a strikingly graceful silhouette, look very elegant. The blushing philodendron requires only one thing - at least minimal maintenance.

Thick chickpea soup with vegetables and eggs is a simple recipe for a hearty first course based on oriental cuisine. Similar thick soups are prepared in India, Morocco, and the countries of Southeast Asia. The spices and seasonings set the tone - garlic, chili, ginger and a bouquet of spices, which can be collected to your liking. It is better to fry vegetables and spices in ghee (ghee) or mix olive and butter in a saucepan, this, of course, is not the same, but it tastes similar.

Plum - well, who doesn't know her ?! She is loved by many gardeners. And all because it has an impressive list of varieties, surprises with excellent yields, pleases with its variety in terms of ripening and a huge choice of color, shape and taste of fruits. Yes, somewhere she feels better, somewhere worse, but almost no summer resident refuses the pleasure of growing it on her site. Today it can be found not only in the south, in the middle lane, but also in the Urals, in Siberia.

Many ornamental and fruit crops, in addition to drought-resistant ones, suffer from the scorching sun, and conifers in the winter-spring period suffer from the sun's rays, enhanced by reflection from the snow. In this article, we will tell you about a unique preparation for protecting plants from sunburn and drought - Sanshet Agrouspech. The problem is relevant for most regions of Russia. In February and early March, the sun's rays become more active, and the plants are not yet ready for new conditions.

"Each vegetable has its own time", and each plant has its own optimal time for planting. Anyone who has come across planting is well aware that the hot season for planting plants is spring and autumn. This is due to several factors: in the spring the plants have not yet started to grow rapidly, there is no sweltering heat and precipitation often falls. However, no matter how hard we try, circumstances often develop in such a way that planting has to be carried out in the midst of summer.

Chili con carne in Spanish means chili with meat. This is a Texan and Mexican dish, the main ingredients of which are chili peppers and chopped beef. In addition to the main products, there are onions, carrots, tomatoes, beans. This recipe makes chili and red lentils delicious! The dish is fiery, scorching, very satisfying and awesomely tasty! You can cook a large saucepan, put it in containers and freeze it for a delicious dinner for a whole week.

Cucumber is one of the most beloved garden crops of our summer residents. However, not all and not always gardeners manage to get a really good harvest. And although the cultivation of cucumbers requires regular attention and care, there is a little secret that will significantly increase their yield. It's about pinching cucumbers. For what, how and when to pinch cucumbers, we will tell in the article. An important point in the cultivation of cucumbers is their formation, or type of growth.

Now every gardener has the opportunity to grow completely organic, healthy fruits and vegetables in their own garden. Microbiological fertilizer Atlant will help in this. It contains bacteria-helpers that settle in the zone of the root system and begin to work for the benefit of the plant, allowing it to actively grow, stay healthy and give high yields. Typically, many microorganisms coexist around the root system of plants.

Summer is associated with beautiful flowers. Both in the garden and in the rooms, you want to admire the luxurious inflorescences and touching flowers. And for this it is not at all necessary to use cut bouquets. There are many flowering species in the assortment of the best indoor plants. In summer, when they receive the brightest lighting and optimal daylight hours, they are able to outshine any bouquet. Short-lived or just annual crops look like living bouquets.