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Top Product Attributes

  • Common Name

    Horseradish

  • Botanical Name

    Armoracia rusticana

  • Part Used

    Root

  • Clinical Summary

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  • Alcohol

    25%

  • Dose

    25 to 80mL weekly

Well known for its pungent flavour this powerful bitter, hot herb helps break down fats and supports movement of food through the system. It is widely used in herbal decongestant formulations where it is reputed to eliminate excessive catarrh from the respiratory tract as seen in hay fever and sinusitis. In addition to treating bacterial infections of the respiratory tract it is also useful in the treatment of urinary bladder infection.

Main Product Attributes
A guide to Horseradish and its properties

  • Traditional Use

    It has been used traditionally to treat both bronchial and urinary infections, joint and tissue inflammations, as well as treating gallbladder disorders, reducing oedema and as an abortifacient.

  • Actions

    Decongestant, digestive stimulant, metabolic stimulant, circulatory stimulant, pungent, anticatarrhal, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antibacterial

  • Indications

    •    Upper respiratory catarrh, hayfever, bronchitis, sinusitis, nasal congestion
    •    Impaired peripheral circulation
    •    Urinary tract infection
    •    Digestive aid

  • Energetics

    Hot

  • Use in Pregnancy

    Doses exceeding dietary intakes are contraindicated.

  • Contraindications & Cautions

    Internal use should be avoided in people with stomach and intestinal ulcers and kidney disorders, as well as in children under the age of four years. Traditionally horseradish is considered a warming herb that will exacerbate any ‘hot’ condition and is specifically indicated for ‘cold’ conditions. 

  • Drug Interactions

    Monitor with L-thyroxine.

  • Dietary Information

    Vegan friendly. Gluten and dairy free

  • Substitutes

    Garlic, Cayenne, Ginger