Horseradish: Nature’s Decongestant

Horseradish: Nature’s Decongestant
The heat of horseradish thins stagnant mucous, making it easier to clear.Shutterstock/Kuttelvaserova Stuchelova
Conan Milner
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Chili pepper heat is mostly on the tongue. Horseradish goes right for the nose.

A member of the Brassica family—along with broccoli, cabbage, and mustard—horseradish is a radish to the extreme. A small bite can be an intense experience, but even smelling the aggressive vapors of the freshly grated root causes eyes to water and noses to run.

Conan Milner
Conan Milner
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Conan Milner is a health reporter for the Epoch Times. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is a member of the American Herbalist Guild.
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