Horseradish is a very ancient vegetable. In the wild, it can not be found only in areas of permafrost. This is a surprisingly persistent plant. We got used to it so much that we don’t even think about its origin. Meanwhile, horseradish can rightfully be considered a "European."
Origin history
The first to know the burning taste of horseradish Romans back in the Middle Ages. Then it was supposed that the root gives life force to the soldiers, adds energy. Much later, in the second half of the XVI century, the horseradish fell in love with the Germans and the British, and they began to cultivate it. The latter nicknamed the vegetable horse radish and used it as a reliable remedy for fever. They also noted the positive effect of the root of the plant on liver function and bile secretion.
Finns, Norwegians and Swedes called the vegetable a pepper root. They fell in love with it as a seasoning for fish and meat dishes and believed that horseradish interferes with intoxication. This vegetable came to Russian cuisine at the beginning of the 17th century. That is, they knew him much earlier, from about the 9th century, but used exclusively for medicinal purposes. Peter I even issued a decree by which he ordered the population "in every yard to have at least five quarters of horseradish vodka", the use of which was considered especially useful for people working in the cold and engaged in heavy physical labor.
What is the use of horseradish?
Now it is known for certain about the healing properties of horseradish :
- in the roots of the plant there is vitamin C 4.5 times more than in lemon;
- It is rich in vitamins B 6 , B 1 , B 2 and B 3 and E, there is a lot of folic acid in it;
- contains mustard oil and a large amount of mineral salts, which determines its characteristic taste and aroma;
- of trace elements it contains potassium, magnesium, calcium, copper and iron.
A special role is given to mustard oil. It has the property of increasing appetite by enhancing the secretion of the pancreas and increasing the amount of bile secreted. This makes the vegetable especially useful for congestion in the gallbladder, impaired outflow of bile, gastritis with zero or low acidity.
It has been proven that horseradish is harmful to viruses, bacteria and germs. It has anti-inflammatory, expectorant and antitumor effects. Successfully replace mustard plasters and pepper patches for radiculitis, rheumatism, bronchitis, pneumonia and gout. It is enough to rub it, apply a thin layer on a piece of cotton or linen cloth and attach the patient to the place that needs to be warmed. After hypothermia, to avoid a cold, grated horseradish is applied to the feet. Water root infusion has a diuretic and bactericidal effect. It is used internally for various edema and as a rinse for tonsillitis, tonsillitis and stomatitis.
Horseradish treatment
There is a very useful recipe for horseradish with lemon, which acts as an expectorant to help remove pus and mucus from the maxillary sinuses with sinusitis. It takes 250 grams of grated horseradish and the juice of four lemons. The components are simple enough to mix, and the miraculous potion is ready. Horseradish will settle to the bottom of the tank. You should take 15 drops of juice, diluting it with a tablespoon of warm water. Twice a day will be enough. During treatment, you can not drink milk. The remaining dairy products will have to be excluded. It is necessary to be patient and do not interrupt the reception of folk remedies until a complete cure, which will certainly come.
With angina pectoris, ischemia, rheumatism, horseradish with lemon has proven itself very well. Recipe:
- 300 g horseradish peel and grind in a meat grinder;
- squeeze juice from three large lemons;
- mix the components.
The mixture should be taken every day for 5 g (teaspoon). It is important after taking 20-30 minutes not to drink or eat anything. This tool has a vasodilating and purifying effect on the human body. As a result, blood circulation improves, cholesterol plaques dissolve, and immunity increases.
Reduces the frequency of attacks, facilitates breathing, removes sputum with asthma horseradish with lemon. Recipe:
- squeeze the juice of one lemon;
- grind one thick root of a 15-centimeter length;
- mix the ingredients.
Take daily and constantly 25 drops diluted with water.
Grated horseradish with lemon successfully copes with a runny nose. To prepare the potion, mix a tablespoon of grained horseradish horseradish in equal parts with lemon juice and boiled water. The resulting mixture should be instilled into the nose several times a day.
Sore throat, tonsillitis or stomatitis are treated well with the help of water extract of horseradish mixed with lemon juice. Prepare it like this:
- 1 dessert spoon of grated root pour 200 ml of very hot water;
- let it brew, the infusion should be pleasantly warm;
- add a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Rinse the mouth and throat in the morning and at night, before bedtime. During the day, this should be done based on needs. The same tool can be used as a lotion to lighten the skin of the face.
It will help to quickly lose weight horseradish with lemon. Recipe:
- grate 150 g of root on a very fine grater;
- squeeze the juice from half a large lemon or from 1 small;
- mix the ingredients and add 100 g of buckwheat honey.
Drink 1/2 teaspoon. After a month of application, the results will be noticeable. The tool has a tonic effect, therefore, motor activity increases, intestinal motility increases, constipation disappears. As a result, the body is cleansed of toxins.
Delicious sauce
As a spicy seasoning for meat and fish jellies, barbecue and chop many fell in love with horseradish and lemon. Recipe:
- Peel 1 kg of roots, grind;
- boil 0.5 liters of water and cool to 80 degrees Celsius;
- pour horseradish with water;
- add 2 dessert spoons of salt and 100 g of sugar;
- put in 250-gram jars;
- add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice to each container.
How to prepare a miracle root for the winter
There are many ways to harvest rhizomes. You can store them from autumn to spring in the wet sand in the cellar. And you can make horseradish with lemon. Winter recipe:
- prepare 1 kg of horseradish for processing, grind in a convenient way;
- you need to boil water, let it cool slightly;
- pour hot crushed horseradish with rather hot water, a thick slurry should turn out;
- add 25 g of salt, which corresponds to 1 tablespoon, and 60 g of sugar;
- add the juice of one lemon;
- put the resulting sauce in clean, dry containers, store in the refrigerator for no more than 5 months.
Harvesting horseradish with lemon for the winter is very convenient. It is citrus that acts as a natural preservative. Seasoning lovers will like it. In addition, it will serve as a good prevention of viral diseases, replenish body reserves with vitamins, disperse blood and warm in the cold season.
Interesting recipes
If there is no way to save the root in another way, such a preparation of horseradish for the winter will save . The best recipes:
1. Marinating horseradish with lemon:
- lemon should be peeled, divided into slices;
- prepare and chop the horseradish in circles;
- wash half-liter cans well with laundry soap and dry;
- put the roots in banks so that they fill two-thirds of the volume;
- add a slice of lemon to each jar;
- From 1 liter of water, 40 g of salt, 80 g of granulated sugar and two teaspoons of citric acid, boil the marinade and pour in the contents of the cans.
Sterilize for 30 minutes. Roll up. Inverted banks upside down well to wrap. Leave for a day in this position.
2. Grated horseradish with lemon in tomato juice is also useful on long winter evenings. It can be used as a dressing for second courses, and can be used as a medicine for colds. So, we present to your attention a useful recipe of horseradish with lemon:
- Grind 500 g of horseradish in a meat grinder;
- squeeze the juice from the lemon, chop the peel;
- boil a liter of tomato juice, add a little salt and 90 g of sugar, zest and lemon juice;
- pour ground horseradish with the resulting liquid and put it in jars.
The prepared sauce does not need sterilization.
Little tricks
Everyone knows the unpleasant burning sensation in the eyes that occurs when processing horseradish. There is a little trick to avoid this. You just need to put bags on the inlet and outlet of the meat grinder so that the essential oils of the magic root do not irritate the mucous membrane of the eye, and tears will not obscure your eyes.
Grating horseradish is easier if you soak it in water for three hours before. And it is most convenient to grind it in a blender or food processor. If you want to make the taste of hot seasoning softer and softer, you can add sour cream or cream to it, about a tablespoon of 250 g of sauce.
Contraindications
However, it should be borne in mind that horseradish with lemon is a hot sauce, and not everyone can use it as a medicine or seasoning. It is contraindicated in people with high acidity of gastric juice, ulcers, gastritis or colitis. To everyone else, this original and unique tool can only bring benefits. But you should not abuse it. It must be remembered that this is only seasoning, not the main course. Using horseradish with lemon for medicinal purposes, it is necessary to follow the rules of administration and dosage.