Daikon radish honey water can help alleviate coughs.
Both daikon radish and honey water have lung-moistening and cough-relieving properties. However, since coughs stem from various causes, this remedy primarily addresses heat-induced coughs. It is less effective for allergic coughs, persistent coughs, or spasmodic coughs.
However, when simmered with Chinese herbs like white pepper and ephedra, it promotes sweating to dispel cold, stops coughing, and dissolves phlegm, thus offering some benefit for wind-cold coughs.
Method for Treating Cough with White Radish and Honey Water
Therapeutic Diet for Heat Coughs
1. Prepare 500g white radish and an appropriate amount of honey.
2. Wash the white radish, dice it finely, then place it in a juicer with an appropriate amount of warm boiled water to extract the juice.
3. After juicing, strain the liquid and add honey to taste. This is suitable for consumption in autumn.
Dietary Therapy for Cold Coughs
1. Prepare 1 large white radish, 30g honey, 5 white peppercorns, and 2g ephedra.
2. Wash the radish, slice it, and place in a bowl. Add white peppercorns and ephedra, then steam for about 30 minutes.
3. After steaming, add honey and mix well before consuming.
Precautions for Radish-Honey Water for Cough Relief
1. Individuals with spleen-stomach deficiency-cold or weak digestion should avoid radish-honey water. Radish is cold in nature, and honey water has a laxative effect. For these groups, consumption may exacerbate internal coldness and gastrointestinal discomfort.
2. Infants under one year old should not drink radish-honey water.Infants under one year old have delicate digestive systems that cannot properly absorb the effects of white radish honey water. Additionally, honey can be toxic to young infants.
3. Do not boil white radish and honey water together. Honey contains various bioactive enzymes that easily deactivate under high temperatures. Therefore, boil the white radish first, allow the water to cool slightly, then add an appropriate amount of honey and mix well.
4.White radish honey water should not be consumed frequently. While it helps soothe coughs and moisturize the lungs, regular intake may lead to spleen and stomach deficiency-cold, causing frequent diarrhea. Other Benefits of White Radish Honey Water Moisturizing Intestines & Relieving Constipation White radish has cooling properties, and honey water helps lubricate the intestines. When combined, they effectively relieve constipation, making them particularly suitable for postpartum individuals experiencing bowel issues.
Face Mask Preparation
White radish, often called "the ginseng of vegetables," offers excellent cleansing properties. Its high water content provides strong hydration, while honey itself is a beauty-enhancing ingredient. Combining white radish and honey into a face mask effectively moisturizes, controls oil, nourishes, and brightens the skin.
Tip
Most of the vitamin C in white radish is found in its skin. Therefore, it's best to consume it with the skin intact. Soak the radish in water, then add a moderate amount of starch and baking soda to absorb impurities from its surface.