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roast beef will never be the same again... In the Garden | Culinary | Cosmetic | Medicinal use Popular garden varieties
Horseradish |
Top In the GardenGrowth Characteristics: - Perennial groundcover, Deciduous, Frost hardy,
- Dies back completely in winter, new growth in spring,
- Height: ±40cm; Spread: ±1m,
Cultivation: - Full sun; Well drained, composted soil,
Harvesting: - The main harvest of the roots is in autumn, although fresh roots can be lifted at any time during the year when needed,
- Lifting of all the roots in autumn will also control the spread of the plant and will prevent it from becoming invasive,
- To store the harvest, the roots can be frozen for up to 6 months, made into horseradish sauce or pickled in vinegar,
Companion Planting: - Fruits: Plant with Plum trees, Infuse and use as a Fungal spray for fruit trees,
- Vegetables: Plant with Potatoes,
Repellant for: - Cucumber beetle, Potato beetle,
Top Culinary useUse Horseradish with: - Add young leaves to salads,
- Grate the root into coleslaw, dips, pickled beetroot, cream cheese, mayonnaise and avocado fillings,
- Horseradish sauce is a popular condiment with Beef, but can also be served with Fish, Smoked or Oily fish, Chicken,
- Hard boiled Eggs, Salad dressing, Sauces, Mayonnaise ,
- Horseradish sauces may be gently warmed, but cooking destroys the volatile oils resonsible for the pungency,
Top Cosmetic - Root:
- Make a lotion by infusing grated root in milk and use it to improve skin clarity and lighten freckles
Top Medicinal useHorseradish root may be beneficial in the following cases: | General | - Appetite loss,
- Tumors (skin, internal),
- Antiseptic properties,
- Highly nutritious, containing high amounts of vitamin C and many essential minerals,
- Leaf: Chop finely into dog food to dispel worms and improve body tone,
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| Respiratory System | - Cough, Excessive Mucus,
- Respiratory infections, Influenza, Fevers,
- Sinus Problems,
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| Cardiovascular System | - Circulation, Edema, Chillblains,
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| Digestive system | - Worms,
- Stimulates the digestive process whilst easing wind and griping pains,
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| Musculo / Skeletal System | - Rheumatic joints (poultice),
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Preparation and dosage: TEA: - 1 teaspoon grated fresh root in each cup boiling water, infuse for 20 minutes. Half-1 cup in sips, freely.
HORSE RADISH VINEGAR: - 25g scraped fresh root to 500ml cider vinegar. 1-2 teaspoons in water for catarrh, sinusitis, poor circulation or as a male tonic,
CAUTION: - Avoid continuous large doses when pregnant or suffering from kidney problems.
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