Raphanus sativus

Raphanus sativus Raphanus sativus Raphanus sativus
Scientific Synonyms:
  • Raphanistrum gayanum Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
  • Raphanus acanthiformis Morel ex L.Sisley
Family name:
  • BRASSICACEAE
English name:
  • Radish
  • Garden Radish
  • Wild Radish
  • Cultivated Radish
Sinhala name:
  • Rabu (???? )
Tamil name:
  • Mullangi
Sanskrit name:
  • Mulaka
  • Mulakam
  • Muli
  • Mulika
Description:
  • An annual or biennial herb, extremely variable species of garden vegetable, little more than 10 cm tall at maturity; in the second growing season, grows up to over 1.8 m in high. harvested young and usually eaten raw. Other radishes get huge, up to 60 lb (27 kg). Inflorescences up to 1.5 m tall. Flowers white, pink or purple. Fruit a sickle shaped pod, 5-30 cm long. Seeds small, spherical.
Native Distribution Status:
  • Only under cultivation
Edible parts:
  • Tuberous root and leaves
Treatment for:
  • Diarrhoea
  • Piles
  • Stomach Pains
  • Burns, Scalds
  • Fevers
  • Coughs
Parts used in Treatment:
  • Roots
  • Leaves
  • Seeds
Related Medical Properties:
  • Anthelmintic
  • Antifungal
  • Carminative
  • Antibacterial
  • Antiscorbutic
  • Cholagogue
  • Diuretic
  • Lithotriptic
  • Laxative
  • Emmenagogue
Raphanus sativus Raphanus sativus Raphanus sativus
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