Description
Horseradish is a herbaceous perennial plant, it grows spontaneously near fences, moist areas, but it is also cropped, both for nutritional value and therapeutical value.
It is believed that horseradish is indigenous to South-Eastern Europe and Western Asia, but currently it is widespread across the world. It may go up to 1.5 m high and is grown especially for the large and white root, but also for its leaves that are edible.
Use
In dermatology and cosmetics both the horseradish root and leaves are used. It is used under the form of tincture, horseradish vinegar or hydroalcoholic extract.
In addition to the use in the food industry, horseradish is also an optimal medicine, being used in the treatment of renal diseases, rheumatism, bronchitis, tooth conditions (periodontal disease), heart diseases, joint inflammations, sinusitis, intestinal parasites.