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Horseradish

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Amoracia rusticanaCochlearia armoracia

Oral Uses

  • Bronchitis RatingRating

    Horseradish is an expectorant and an antibacterial; fights infection; alleviates symptoms. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Common cold RatingRating

    Horseradish is an expectorant and an antiviral; fights infection. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Cystitis RatingRating

    Horseradish is an antibacterial; eliminates bacteria in urinary system. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Sinusitis RatingRating

    Horseradish loosens the mucus; promotes mucus elimination. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Sore throat RatingRating

    Horseradish is an expectorant and an antiviral; fights infection. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRatingRating

    Horseradish is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antibiotic RatingRatingRating

    Horseradish has antibiotic like properties. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Anticatarrhal RatingRatingRating

    Horseradish is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Antiviral RatingRatingRating

    Horseradish is an antiviral; fights virus. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Appetite enhancer RatingRatingRating

    Horseradish is an appetite enhancer; stimulates appetite. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Diaphoretic RatingRatingRating

    Horseradish is a diaphoretic; promotes sweating. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Action - Diuretic RatingRatingRating

    Horseradish is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take 15-20 g of fresh horseradish root daily, in tea or capsule form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Rubefacient RatingRatingRating

    Horseradish is a rubefacient; improves blood circulation locally. Apply horseradish containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

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