What are radish seeds?

Many people don't know much about radish seeds, so when choosing them, you should be careful not to choose them casually. What are radish seeds? They are also called turnip seeds. They are widely used, and the most common way is to stir-fry radish seeds. This way of use makes radish seeds have more functions and effects, and they are also very helpful for all aspects of human body conditioning, so they are a good choice.

So what are radish seeds? The following is a detailed introduction so that you can have a better understanding of it. However, you cannot use radish seeds casually, otherwise it will not be of much help to all aspects of your body.

What are radish seeds?

Radish seeds, also known as radish seeds, radish seeds, and turnip seeds, have the Latin name: Semen Raphani.

The mature seeds of radish, a plant of the cruciferous family, are round or oval, slightly flat, 2 to 4 mm long and 2 to 3 mm wide. The seed coat is thin, with a reddish brown, yellowish brown or dark gray-brown surface. Under a magnifying glass, it has fine reticular patterns. There are several longitudinal grooves on one side of the seed and a black hilum at one end. It can be used to treat food stagnation, abdominal distension and pain, constipation, diarrhea, phlegm congestion, cough and wheezing, etc.

Medicinal value

Nature and flavor: neutral, spicy and sweet.

Meridians: Lung, spleen and stomach meridians.

Functions and indications: Helps digestion and relieves bloating, reduces qi and resolves phlegm. It is mainly used to treat food stagnation and qi stagnation, abdominal distension, belching, heaviness after diarrhea, cough with excessive sputum, shortness of breath and chest fullness.

It enters the spleen, stomach, and lung meridians, can help digestion and relieve bloating, with significant effects, and is known as "breaking through walls." It is commonly used in clinical practice to treat excess (food, dampness, stagnation) syndromes. However, this product is not just for digestion and bloating, it is also effective for deficiency syndrome because of its mild nature and mild smell, without the disadvantage of one overpowering effect. We should not be limited by the saying that it can "rush through walls and topple walls" and abandon it because it may damage Qi (in fact, it has too much calm Qi).

Precautions for use: This product is pungent and dispersing, and consumes Qi, so it should be used with caution by those with Qi deficiency, food accumulation, or phlegm stagnation. It should not be used with ginseng.

The above is a detailed introduction to what radish seeds are. It has many medicinal values ​​and is very effective in improving some human diseases. When using radish seeds, you need to pay attention to using them in moderation and not using too much, otherwise it will not be very good for the body.