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Margelan radish is a healthy vegetable crop from the cabbage family. The root vegetable gained popularity for its juicy and delicate taste, as well as for its medicinal properties. The vegetable came to our country from China, which is why it has a second name: Chinese radish. Among garden crops, it occupies not the last place, since it is easy to grow and is unpretentious in care. Margelan radish brings benefits and harm to the body. Before use, consult a doctor.
Composition and nutritional value of Margelan radish
Chinese radish is a medicinal garden crop with a high content of vitamins and microelements. It contains a small amount of rare oil, due to which the root vegetable has virtually no bitterness, unlike its counterparts.
Vitamin content
Margelan radish is a fortified root vegetable.It contains ascorbic acid, vitamins E, H, PP and group B. Contents per 100 g of product:
- C – 30 mg;
- retinol – 10 mg;
- B1– 0.8 mg;
- pantothenic acid – 2.2 mg;
- B6 – 0.3 mg;
- folic acid – 18 mg;
- E – 2.1 mg;
- H – 19 mg.
Calorie content of Margelan radish
Calorie content per 100 g of product – 21 kcal:
- proteins – 1.2 g;
- carbohydrates – 4.1 g;
- dietary fiber – 1.4 g;
- ash – 0.8 g;
- liquid – 95.4 g.
Due to its low calorie content, nutritionists recommend using it for weight loss and during a diet.
What are the benefits of Margelan radish?
Chinese radish has been grown since ancient times, as it is considered a medicinal root vegetable with a high content of vitamins and microelements. It is recommended to be included in the diet not only for adults, but also for children.
Useful properties of Margelan radish
Margelan radish is beneficial for the body. In addition to its general strengthening effect, it helps against many diseases.
Benefits for men:
- increases testosterone levels;
- thanks to essential oils, freshens breath;
- used as prostatitis prophylaxis;
- lowers bad cholesterol levels;
- strengthens blood vessels, thereby reducing the risk of heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis and aneurysm;
- normalizes blood pressure.
Benefits for women:
- Chinese vegetable is a low-calorie product, so it is recommended to take it for weight loss.
- Thanks to its diuretic properties, it prevents the appearance of cystitis and relieves swelling.
- When consumed in small quantities, it improves lactation.
- Stimulates the formation of natural collagen.
- Slows down age-related changes.
- Cleanses the blood and intestines.
Benefits for children:
- improves appetite;
- strengthens the body;
- relieves constipation;
- strengthens the nervous system;
- thanks to the high calcium content, strengthens bones and teeth;
- increases mental abilities.
What does Margelan radish help with?
Due to its beneficial properties, the Chinese vegetable is used to prepare various dishes. It is used to prepare salads, soups and canned food for the winter. A person who regularly consumes green radish cleanses blood vessels, removes waste and toxins, and normalizes stool and metabolism.
Turkish salad
Ingredients:
- salad - 1 package;
- Chinese vegetable – 1 pc.;
- turkey – 200 g.
Refueling:
- shallots – 1 pc.;
- yogurt – 200 g;
- milk – 30 ml;
- lime juice – 20 ml
- spices - to taste.
Performance:
- Lettuce leaves are washed and torn into arbitrary pieces by hand. The root vegetable is peeled and cut into strips, the turkey is boiled and cut into medium pieces. All products are beautifully laid out on a platter.
- In a blender, grind the white part of the shallot first, then the green part. Add all the remaining ingredients for the sauce and mix everything thoroughly.
- The prepared sauce is poured over the salad and served.
Radish in Korean
Ingredients:
- green vegetable – 2 pcs.;
- garlic – 1 clove;
- green onions – 50 g;
- salt - to taste;
- lemon juice – 10 ml;
- spices for cooking carrots in Korean - 1 package.
Execution method:
- The vegetable is peeled and cut into strips. Add salt and leave for 5 minutes to obtain juice. The liquid is drained.
- Chopped garlic, onions, spices and vinegar are added to the root vegetable. Stir and place on plates.
Vitamin salad
Ingredients:
- Margelan radish – 2 pcs.;
- sweet and sour apple, cucumber and carrot - 1 pc.;
- celery stalk;
- lemon juice – 10 ml:
- spices - optional.
Preparation:
- Vegetables are washed and cut: apples - into cubes, cucumbers - into strips, carrots - grated, radishes - into thin slices.
- All ingredients are mixed, finely chopped celery, spices and vinegar are added.
- The salad is dressed with olive oil.
Delicious salad Uzbekistan
Ingredients:
- Chinese vegetable – 2 pcs.;
- beef pulp – 200 g;
- onion - 1 head;
- garlic – 2 cloves.
Performance:
- The root vegetable is cut into cubes and soaked in salted water for half an hour.
- The meat is baked in foil at 180 degrees for about half an hour.
- While the meat is baking, the onion is cut into rings, breaded and fried in oil. Place the finished rings on a paper towel to remove excess fat.
- The finished meat is cooled and cut into strips.
- On a flat dish, lay out the salad in layers: radish, meat, mayonnaise and onion rings.
Use in folk medicine
Since ancient times, Chinese root vegetables have saved us from many diseases. The benefits of Margelan radish are great. The root vegetable was used to treat coughs, colds, type 2 diabetes and much more.
Chinese radish juice with honey for cough
Ingredients:
- radish – 1 pc.;
- honey – 60 g.
The vegetable is washed to remove dirt and the top and bottom parts are cut off. Make a hole on top, scrape off the pulp and fill half with honey. Cover with the cut off top and leave for 24 hours to infuse. Natural medicine is taken 1 tbsp. l. morning, afternoon and evening for an adult and 1 tsp. for a child. Relief occurs after 3 days.
Inhalation for colds
Ingredients:
- Margelan radish – 1 pc.
The Chinese vegetable is grated, the container is covered with a towel and left for half an hour to extract juice. Technique of the procedure: the patient bends over a bowl and breathes in steam for 2–5 minutes several times a day.
A remedy for the treatment of burns, radiculitis and gout
Ingredients:
- Chinese radish – 1 pc.
The root vegetable is grated on a fine grater, the vegetable mass is wrapped in gauze and applied to the sore spot for 10 minutes. Grated radish with honey relieves bruises. Shredded tops can quickly heal wounds.
Decoction for swelling
Ingredients:
- Margelan radish – 0.5 kg;
- water – 1000 ml;
- salt – 1 tbsp. l.
The Chinese vegetable is crushed, water and salt are added and boiled for 10–15 minutes. The decoction is taken throughout the day instead of water.
Tincture for the treatment of stage 2 diabetes
Ingredients:
- Chinese radish – 3 kg;
- vodka – 0.5 l
The vegetable is grated, transferred to a jar and filled with vodka. The jar is closed with a lid and put away for 40 days in a dark place to infuse. After time, filter the tincture and take 20 ml in the morning, afternoon and evening. The course of treatment is 28 days, after 14 days a break is taken for 1.5 weeks.
Application in cosmetology
The vegetable is highly valued by women for many reasons:
- it is low-calorie;
- removes waste and toxins;
- cleanses the intestines;
- has rejuvenating properties.
Strengthening and restoring masks are prepared based on the Chinese vegetable.
- Mask to protect the face from bad weather. The grated vegetable is combined with oil and lime juice. The prepared mass is applied to the face and kept for about half an hour.The mask is washed off with warm water, and a nourishing cream is applied to the face.
- Revitalizing mask. Add 40 ml of sage decoction and a few drops of aloe juice to the grated root vegetable. Vegetable pulp is applied to a cleansed face and kept for 20–30 minutes.
Restrictions and contraindications for use
Margelan radish has not only benefits, but also harm to the body. Before including root vegetables in your diet, you need to familiarize yourself with the contraindications. It is not recommended for use for the following diseases:
- chronic gastritis at the acute stage;
- stomach and intestinal ulcers;
- stones in the urinary and gall bladder;
- individual intolerance;
- pregnancy;
- pancreatitis.
If contraindications are neglected, consuming vegetables can lead to disastrous consequences:
- Pregnant women – premature birth, miscarriage.
- For people with severe diseases of the stomach and intestines - exacerbation of the disease, even death.
- Allergy sufferers experience itching and skin rashes. In severe cases, radish can cause anaphylactic shock.
Conclusion
Margelan radish is a miracle root vegetable that saves you from many ailments. The root vegetable in a salad monitors your health and preserves its beauty for many years. The main thing is to follow the norm and, if there are contraindications, consult a specialist before use.
