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Raphanus sativus (Black Radish)

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definition

botanical name(s): Raphanus sativus

synonyms: black radish, schwarzer rettich, radis noir

part(s) used: root, fresh juice

qualities:

affinities:

actions:

dosage:

» 30-50 ml. (Weiss, p. 93)

therapy:

toxicity: 1; cruciferae toxidrome

» Cruciferacae toxidrome: isothiocyanates (mustard oils) cause a burning and irritation of epidermal and endodermal tissues, especially of the oropharynx and upper gastrointestinal tract. There is a potential for desquamation, ulceration and sloughing off of tissues. Following systemic uptake, liver and kidney damage can also occur (Fuller and McClintock, p. 106; Felter and Lloyd, p. 1758)

» possible abortifacient activity for the Brassica spp.; the relationship of this to Raphanus and its chemistry is not mentioned elsewhere (Brinker, p. 110; Fuller and McClintock, p. 106)

» contraindicated in patients with thyroid problems, and caution is advised in patients with history of recent surgery, diabetes, hypoglycemia, nephrotic syndrome, urinary tract infections, acute infectious hepatitis, leukemias, Graves’ disease, hypothyroidism or related genetic disorders (Langer and Greer, pp. 66-67)

» contraindicated in bile stones due to its cholagogue effect (De Smet, Lust)

» use with caution with young children, geriatric patients, and renal patients due to possible suppression of urinary flow

» studies have shown possible goitrogenic response from thiocyanates (Brinker, p. 19; Fuller and McClintock, p. 327; Langer and Greer, pp. 66-67, 79)

» contains oxalic acid which may decrease absorption of nutrients (Duke, p. 564; Libert and Franceschi)

constituents: isothiocyanates

footnotes

Brinker F. 1996. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, rev. 2nd ed., Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications.

De Smet PAGM et al. (eds.). 1993. Adverse Effects of Herbal Drugs 2, Berlin: Springer-Verlag

Duke, J.A. 1985. C.R.C. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, FL: The C.R.C. Press.

Felter, H. W., and Lloyd, J. U. 1983. King's American Dispensatory, Vols. I and II. Portland, OR: Eclectic Medical Publications.

Fuller, T.C., and McClintock, E. 1986. Poisonous Plants of California. Los Angeles: University of Southern California Press.

Langer, P., and Greer, M.A. 1977. Anti-Thyroid Substances and Naturally Occurring Goitrogens. New York: Karyer, Greer.

Libert, B., Franceschi, V.R. 1987. Oxalate in crop plants. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 35: 926-938.

Lust, J. 1983. The Herb Book. New York: Bantam Books.

Weiss, R.F. 1988. Herbal Medicine. Gothenburg, Sweden: Ab Arcanum; Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers, Ltd.

and McClintock, E. 1986. Poisonous Plants of California. Los Angeles: University of Southern California Press.

Langer, P., and Greer, M.A. 1977. Anti-Thyroid Substances and Naturally Occurring Goitrogens. New York: Karyer, Greer.

Libert, B., Franceschi, V.R. 1987. Oxalate in crop plants. Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. 35: 926-938.

Lust, J. 1983. The Herb Book. New York: Bantam Books.

Weiss, R.F. 1988. Herbal Medicine. Gothenburg, Sweden: Ab Arcanum; Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers, Ltd.

Ab Arcanum; Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers, Ltd.