Margilan or green radish is a seemingly ugly root vegetable, bred by breeding in Uzbek lands. It has a rich useful composition, which has found its application in many areas of our life. Next, we will review and evaluate all potential areas of its use, and share interesting and useful information about this inconspicuous and so useful vegetable, as it turned out.
Product Feature
Visual characteristics are grade dependent. Usually the fruit is round, but can be oval or oblong. Closer to the leaves has a green, reddish or even purple color and a white “collar” at the root characteristic of radish.
The color of the pulp, depending on the variety, is identical to the outer color of the fruit, i.e. either light green, light red or with a violet hue. The flesh is not hard, juicy. Branded bitterness of a radish in taste remains. The smell is characteristic of all types of radish.
Did you know? The variety is bred artificially, exclusively for human consumption. In nature, not found.
The composition of green radish
In the green radish there are more names, for example: forehead or radish sowing. In Russia, of the 21 varieties of the variety, the Margelanskaya and Elephant Fangs are widespread. It is akin to widely applicable black radish, but in composition and characteristics of the growing season closer to the radish or the new development of daikon. 
Calorie content
It is customary to eat only the flesh of the root, although you can find proper use of the peel and leaves, in which the vitamin-mineral composition is higher. Per 100 g of peeled fruit has 30-35 calories.
Carrots, cherry plums, tomatoes, squash, sweets, pineapples, broccoli, radishes, zucchini, celery, cucumbers, pumpkins, cranberries, Brussels, Peking and red cabbage are also among the lowest-calorie foods.
100 g contains:
- monounsaturated fats — 0.016 g;
- polyunsaturated fats - 0.045 g;
- saturated fatty acids - 0.03 g
Proteins fats carbohydrates
As for the content, then in 100 g of the product there are:
- 6.5 g of carbohydrates (2.9%),
- 2 g of protein (2.5%)
- 0.2 g fat (this is 0.3%),
- the rest is water.
At the same time, it is an excellent stimulator of appetite and contributes to good intestinal motility, helping to prevent a problem or to fight constipation. Elegant solution for menus who want to lose a few extra pounds.
Familiarize yourself with the beneficial properties of daikon, black, oilseed and white radish.
Vitamin composition
As part of the lobe a good set of vitamins of group B, per 100 g of pulp accounts for:
- thiamine, or B1 - 0.03 mg;
- Riboflavin, or B2 - 0.03 mg;
- Pantothenic acid, or B5 - 0.2 mg;
- pyridoxine, or B6 - 0.06 mg.
Also present:
- ascorbic acid, or vitamin C - 29 mg;
- tocopherol, or vitamin E - 0.1 mg;
- nicotinic acid, or vitamin PP - 0.3 mg;
- retinol, or vitamin A - 0.0003 mg.
Minerals
A set of minerals in 100 g of radish pulp is represented by the following microelements:
- Ca (calcium) - 35 mg;
- Fe (iron) - 1.2 mg;
- Na (sodium) - 13 mg;
- K (potassium) - 357 mg;
- P (phosphorus) - 26 mg;
- Mg (magnesium) - 22 mg.
Amino Acids
In 100 g of the core the following set of amino acids:
- aspartic acid;
- glutamic acid;
- arginine;
- leucine;
- lysine;
- valine;
- isoleucine;
- threonine;
- glycine;
- alanine;
- serine;
- proline;
- tyrosine;
- histidine;
- methionine;
- cystine;
- tryptophan.
Important! Radish is a vegetable, which means it is rich in fiber. Do not get involved in its use - it can cause bloating and flatulence. Daily rate of 100-150 g
What is the use of root vegetables
Such a good vitamin and mineral composition is applicable in solving a wide range of problems. 
Those who struggle with excess weight should know that:
- in the process of eating radish, enzymes are synthesized to promote appetite and good digestion;
- a rich composition of fiber normalizes the bowels, solving the problem of constipation;
- regulates metabolic processes in the body, as it contains a set of vitamins B, which promotes metabolic functions;
- removes digestion products or harmful substances formed during the digestion process;
- stabilizes the level of sugar and cholesterol.
It is important to take into account - the radish diet has a protein deficiency, therefore, it is necessary to connect low-fat varieties of meat and fish.
It is also worth highlighting such useful qualities of radish:
- retinol regulates the work of the visual apparatus and normalizes the nervous system;
- potassium salts in the composition stabilize blood pressure and strengthen the overall immunity;
To enhance immunity, they also use bee pollen, wild rose, viburnum, Tibetan lofant, blackberry, yucca, clover, echinacea, Crimean iron, safflower, hellebore.
- iron plays a huge role in the process of blood formation and the supply of all tissues and organs, a very important product for those who suffer from anemia from iron deficiency in the body;
- sufficiently high Ca content has a beneficial effect on the teeth and bone system;
- radish juice, rubbed into the hair roots, helps to strengthen the bulb and is the prevention of hair loss during the season or alopecia in general;
- Radish - a powerful folk antibacterial agent, is indispensable for acute respiratory viral infections, influenza, infection of the respiratory system.
For men
Eating fresh radish is very useful for the male body.
Important! Do not eat green radish during pregnancy. In its composition there are essential oils, they can provoke uterine hypertonus and, as a consequence, the threat of miscarriage.
In addition to the above useful applications as an immunomodulator and anti-aging agent due to vitamin C, specifically for men, it is also useful because:- in a balanced diet when used within the normal forehead contributes to the development of the male hormone testosterone;
- when used 2-3 times a week, it works as prophylaxis prostatitis;
- radish fights against pathogenic bacteria, relieves puffiness, has a diuretic function, and in combination it all helps prevent inflammation in the urogenital system;
- vegetable removes toxins, antioxidants in its composition break down harmful cholesterol - it cleans and improves the circulatory system and blood vessels, fights kidney and liver diseases;
- essential oils destroy bacteria on the teeth and gums, eliminate bleeding in the mouth, as a result - fresh breath;
- and an important factor for both men and women - the fight against excess weight. Try eating a salad of carrots, radishes and beets every day for dinner - in a week you will see a concrete result.
For women
In addition to the general beneficial properties of the root, women should definitely include it in their diet. The composition of nicotinic acid balances metabolic processes, which has a positive effect on the skin, making its surface smoother and velvety, and on the hair and nails, giving them a healthy structure and shine.
Masks with radish pulp help to deal with traces of fatigue and lack of sleep on the face. The rich vitamin, mineral and amino acid composition of the product supports the body with restrictions in the struggle for normal weight. Fiber performs cleansing functions and speeds up metabolism.
Application features
It is best to eat fresh vegetables: salads, juices. But if the bitter taste is not perceived at all, nutritionists allow the use of stew (just a few minutes). 
Salads will be most useful if you fill them with olive oil or lemon juice. Radish juice goes well with the juice of beets, apples, carrots and lemon. You can flavor this mix with a spoon of sour cream or honey.
Is it possible to give a child
Babies can enter radish as a prophylactic viral agent after 3 years. It is also used in the case of colds or weak resistance to them.
You should start with a few drops of juice at the tip of a tsp. Gradually bringing the dose to one or two tablespoons per day. Proper introduction to the diet of the child will help in time to detect or prevent possible allergies, diarrhea or gas formation.
Use of the product during pregnancy and lactation
As it often happens, the opinions of experts on this issue differ. Some are completely against the use of the product during pregnancy and lactation. 
The latter believe that if there are no problems with the tone of the uterus, then in moderation it is the prevention of constipation, anemia and a deficiency of vitamins and minerals.
It is also a strong and, most importantly, natural antiviral agent that improves the functioning of the heart muscle. Serious prevention of edema, which is also a scourge of pregnant women.
During the period of lactation, it is advised not to use it, because even for an adult there is a threat of increased gas formation, not to mention a kid with his still not well-functioning work of the gastrointestinal tract.
Yes, and the bitter taste of breast milk can lead to the fact that the child refuses to eat. At the same time, radish juice stimulates lactation processes.
Possible harm
It is possible to harm the body in case of product abuse and individual intolerance (for example, an allergy to essential oils). 
And there are specific medical contraindications:
- suffered a heart attack;
- gastritis with high acidity;
- ulcers of the stomach and duodenum;
- glomerulonephritis (inflammation of the renal glomeruli);
- enterocolitis (simultaneous inflammation of the small and large intestines);
- diseases of the cardiovascular system;
- acute urolithiasis and liver problems;
- toxic goiter;
- pregnancy with a problem with the tone of the uterus.
Rules for choosing a quality product
We will show you a few little tricks for choosing the best root crop:
- Prefer the average size, 5-6 cm, it will be the most optimal choice. The larger fruits have a harsh flesh, and they are not so juicy.
- Elasticity - a guarantee of the content of all useful macro-and micronutrients and vitamins. If the vegetable is sluggish, it means that they have violated the technology or storage conditions.
- The surface should be smooth, smooth, without damage or cracks. Mold is not allowed!
- Depending on the purpose, you choose the vegetable variety (color) you need: black is the sharpest, most vigorous and the best for preventive and therapeutic purposes; green, pink, purple, white (daikon) - have a milder taste, they are more often used in cooking, cosmetics, etc.
Storage features
Properly selected fruits are quite realistic to keep in the same useful form until spring - place them in a box with dry sand and leave in a cold basement or storeroom.
If you live in an apartment, then place the vegetable in a container and put it in a dry, cool place. Can also be put in the fridge. In this case, the shelf life is from one to four months. 
Medicinal properties of green radish
The healing properties of green radish are best manifested in combination with honey. Such a composition is treated for respiratory viral infections, bronchitis and whooping cough, tonsillitis and cough. Radish juice is also mixed with salt and used in the form of compresses against gout and rheumatism.
Fresh and in cocktails recommended for problems and disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. With violations of the hematological system, arterial diseases and edema.
Another application is bactericidal. Used as a healing agent for wounds and as an antihelminthic.
In the fight against worms in traditional medicine, pumpkin seeds, aspen, birch buds, canuper grass, silver fox, zucchini and dandelion are also used.
With cough and sore throat
A wet cough indicates the presence of a virus or infection in the body - SARS, bronchitis, etc. In general, a wet cough indicates that the stage is already quite advanced, and the time is lost. Here, green radish recipes will not help, you need to consult a doctor and be treated with traditional medicines. 
If the cough has an allergic nature, then the radish also not only does not help, but may aggravate the situation. Distinctive features of this type of cough will be: tearing, liquid transparent snot, swelling, difficulty breathing. It is necessary as soon as possible to take antihistamines.
A recipe with honey will help with a dry cough. And it is precisely when dry cough accompanied by pain in the throat and when swallowing. If the cough is a precursor of pharyngitis, tracheitis or sore throat, then popular recipes with radish will come to your aid.
Medicinal drugs made of caraway, black nightshade, medicinal vervain, althea, ivy, nasturtium, juniper, creeping wheat grass, aspen bark will also help you cope with coughing.
Recipe:
- We take a large ripe root crop.
- Cut off the top with tops.
- Set in a cup, a small jar with a tail down and choose the middle with a spoon, leaving a wall thickness of about 1-1.5 centimeters.
- Fill the cavity formed with honey (you can substitute sugar if you are allergic to honey), close the top with the previously cut off lid and leave for a day.
- The juice that stands out during the day will be mixed with honey.
Children - 1 tbsp. spoon per day, adults - 1 spoon 3 times a day.Did you know? The radish has been grown and used for over 4 thousand years.
Gout
Gout is a disease of the joints and tissues caused by a metabolic disorder. The most important component for treatment in a vegetable is calcium salts. At the same time, a very unpleasant disease of radish is used in two ways and ideally in a complex way, necessarily following a diet:
- The first way. Juice enriches with microelements and normalizes the exchange of purine bases. Thoroughly washed, unpeeled root vegetables should be dipped in a soap solution and allowed to soak for 30 minutes. After that, rinse with plenty of running water.
Skip through a meat grinder or juicer or grate. Gruel squeeze. Juice will need to be consumed 3 times a day for 30 g. It can be stored in a closed container in a dry cool place. On average, the course of treatment will take about 10 kg of green root.
- The second way. In the form of compresses for gout, it should be used at night, so that the affected areas of the body can be affected as long as possible. The pulp of chopped root vegetables is wrapped in gauze and applied to sore spots. You can also rub fresh juice into the joints. Depending on the severity of the patient's condition, a course of treatment is chosen. But it should be carried out until complete recovery.
For constipation
When treating constipation, it is important to understand the causes. Constipation may not be a major disease, but a symptom of something more serious. And if the problem is not of a systemic, chronic nature, then you can try to solve it with folk remedies. And the most important working factor will be radish fiber, which significantly increases intestinal peristalsis.
Salads with the addition of radish will be a good prevention and treatment tool. It goes very well with apples, carrots and any cabbage. They soften the harsh taste of radishes. Season to taste. 
Here are a couple of recipes:
- Grate one medium radish, add an apple and prunes. Pour olive or any other oil in the amount of 2 tablespoons. Leave for a day. Divide into 3 parts and eat during the day. A good course for such a salad is one week.
- Alternatively, radish juice mixed with pumpkin juice, add 2 tablespoons of liquid honey. Drink twice a day. The course of treatment is a month.
With edema
When puffiness, the following recipe has proven itself: for 10 minutes, boil 0.5 kilograms of grated radish and 1 liter of water, add 1 teaspoon of salt. The cooled beverage is consumed during the day instead of water. Of course, the taste is not a delicacy, but the result will be the most convincing fact in favor of this recipe.
Cosmetic properties
The rich mineral composition of the root allows its use in various fields, and cosmetology is no exception. 
The main vector, which focuses on cosmetology, is skin, because it covers 90% of our body, and its condition and appearance will tell a lot about its owner - from lifestyle to nutrition.
Consider a few recipes of face masks with radish, which will save the young beauty's mood and strengthen her self-confidence. So, the most obvious visual problems are usually associated with problematic oily types of skin and hair.
For hair
For oily hair, a mask made from a nettle broth mixed with radish juice is suitable. Broth insist about 1 hour from 1 tbsp. spoons and boiling water. Juice taken from shredded root medium size. During the treatment, you need to rub this compound 1-2 times a week into the hair roots and hold for about half an hour. Already within 1-2 months you will feel how stable the work of the fat glands of the scalp. 
For face
Prepare a lotion and a mask for oily and problem skin with black dots. For lotion, we need the juice of half a medium vegetable mixed with 80 ml of mineral water. Add there 4-5 drops of tea tree oil (it has a drying effect). Store in a cool place and daily wipe the skin of the face 2 times a day.
The mask can be applied every 1-1.5 weeks. It soothes the inflamed skin, normalizes the fat balance and prevents the appearance of comedones (black spots). For the preparation of 2 sheets of plantain grind with one medium root vegetable. Полученную консистенцию перемешать с 1 столовой ложкой белой глины.Apply a thick layer on previously well steamed skin. Wash off after 15-20 minutes.
Slimming and green radish
In the framework of weight loss, radish is used in combination, competently using the multifunctionality of its vitamin-mineral composition and properties. Above, we separately recited the healing properties of radish to relieve swelling, stabilize blood sugar levels, and eliminate constipation problems. 
We also discussed that low calorie vegetable allows you to include it in the diet menu.
The rich composition allows you to break down fats and prevents their further accumulation in the body, works as a diuretic. With regular use also solves the problem of slagging the body. The naturalness and availability of radish is also an important fact in a comprehensive approach to the problem of losing weight.
How to cook a salad from the root
Turning on a salad with green radish in the dinner menu for your family, you will solve several problems at once. This is a wonderful vitamin cocktail, and the prevention of colds, and a way to bring your weight back to normal.
In the salad, you can add and replace ingredients depending on the taste preferences of your family, you can expand the usefulness and satiety by adding boiled lean meats, change the taste due to various dressings and green mix. But the main useful composition - vegetable. 
Grocery list
What do you need:
- 600 g of green radish;
- 200 g carrots;
- 1 medium sized apple;
- 4 cloves of garlic.
Step-by-step recipe
All this vitamin splendor needs to be cut into thin straws, or grated on a special grater (on the basis of Korean vegetables), or, due to lack of time, to be put on an ordinary large grater. Grind garlic through garlic and add lemon juice, salt and olive oil to it. We do not grind the sliced ingredients, they are poured over garlic-lemon dressing right in the salad bowl. Radish - a vegetable is very simple, and at a price more than affordable. Free access all year round.
The composition is very useful and rich. A little effort, imagination - and you feed your family deliciously, save your family budget, preventing a lot of health problems, and this is already a lot.
