Q. I have been suffering with chronic gastritis for a long time. I began eating a small portion of grated Japanese daikon after every meal and it seems to be helping my digestive problems a lot. What more can you tell me about this remedy?
A. Daikon (Raphanus sativus) is a Japanese root vegetable belonging to the cabbage family. It is called Japanese radish, white radish or Oriental radish. It has traditionally been used to aid digestion and protect the liver (Journal of Food Science, Jan/Feb., 2011). Biochemical analysis shows that daikon is rich in enzymes and antioxidants that may account for its reputed health benefits.
