Horseradish Root Powder- La Gen - Armoracia rusticana
Latin Name: Armoracia rusticana
Harvested: China
History/Folklore: This herb has been used since ancient Egypt and Greece. There murals of the plant that was even found in Pompeii. It was said that the Oracle of Delphi told Apollo that it was worth its weight in Gold.
The name is believed to come from the historical use of horses to smash the root before grating, making it easier, even though it is deadly to horses.
It was once, and sometimes still, used externally applied over the Spleen and/or Liver to detox these organs.
Key Actions: Strong Diuretic, Anticancer, Anti-anemic, Anti-parasite, Aperient, Coronary Vasodilator
Key Constituents: Sinigrin, a Glucosinolate that produces Allyl isothiocyanate, mustard oil. Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Volatile oils (Allyl), sulfur glycosides, myrosin, albumin, starch, asparagin, arginin, oxydase, peroxydase, sulphur, magnesium, Vit. C.
Uses: This herb is known to help with stimualting the appetite, arthritis, asthma, any form of respiratory dis-ease, circulation, colds, flu, infection, digestive disorders, sciatic nerve pain, sinus issues, promoting sweating, expelling worms, gout, externally for neuralgia, tumors, water retention and wounds.
Eastern Energetics:
Temperature: Hot
Energetics/Flavour: Very Pungent/Acrid
Meridians: LU, Sp, KD
Actions:
- Supports Yang
- Dispels Cold
- Warms and invigorates the Lu and Sp
- Dries Damp
- Promotes Urination
- Drains Edema
- Generates Flesh
- Releases the Exterior
- Expels Worms/Parasites
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