The origin of radishes is not precisely known; one version claims they come from the countries of the Middle East, from where they reached the Mediterranean and then further into Europe, while the second version is that they were originally grown in China and Japan. Today, they are grown in both Europe and America.

Radishes produce mustard oils, which have an antibacterial effect. They destroy bacteria and fungi on the tongue and the mucous membrane of the palate, in the stomach, and in the intestine. They dissolve mucus and have been used since ancient times as a prevention against gallstones, kidney stones, and urinary stones.

For medicinal purposes, the juice is used, which significantly supports bile production, improves liver function, and helps to dissolve gallstones. Tea is brewed from radish leaves, which is sipped for bloating and constipation.

It enters the lung and large intestine meridians, has a refreshing nature and a pungent taste.