Horseradish
Armoracia rusticana
A pungent root that clears the sinuses and is used for congestion and as a urinary herb.
Traditional use (household, european-folk): A pungent root that clears the sinuses and is used for congestion and as a urinary herb.
A pungent root that clears the sinuses and is used for congestion and as a urinary herb.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A pungent root that clears the sinuses and is used for congestion and as a urinary herb.
Evidence strength: traditional use.
- See the evidence level above
- Strong irritant: can burn the mouth/stomach; avoid with ulcers, thyroid issues, and in pregnancy.
- Stomach ulcers
- Thyroid disease
- Pregnancy
- Young children
Strong irritant: can burn the mouth/stomach; avoid with ulcers, thyroid issues, and in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.