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Daikon Radish Benefits (According to Ayurveda)


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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Footnote: The information for this article was in part gathered from a 2019 study and survey of 24 students of Ayurveda who experimented with daikon. During the study, students ate daikon for 3 days and journaled the effects. This study was sponsored by the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda, and specifically the Mastering Ayurvedic Digestion & Nutrition certification course.


When I first saw it, daikon reminded me of an alien. Daikon means 'fat root' in Japanese. But this fat root, resembling an albino carrot, has a feisty kick. Bite into daikon, and you'll be exhilarated by its fresh crisp and crunchiness. Daikon is known for its ability to break up stagnation and sluggishness. As a hot bitter, daikon is earthy and penetrating. It stimulates the body, while sharpening mental focus.

Daikon radishes are quite versatile, culinary speaking. This a good thing because it can take a while to eat your way through a monster radish that can grow as large as your arm, or even your leg. Although heavy to carry, daikon can lighten up any dish.

Daikon has been called the "radish with soul" because of its spirited peppery taste and heroic size. This bull in the china shop is straightforward and honest. It puts up a fight. It stimulates and energizes you. But if you're looking for something more tame, Daikon's sharp taste transitions to a milder sweetness upon cooking. A bitter aftertaste lingers, however. And, it is this bitter heat that is the magic of Daikon, and a sure sign of its kapha pacifying nature.

As daikon purges fluids from your body, it also stimulates digestion, and encourages healthy elimination. This record setting radish is a great addition to any cleanse. More recent studies suggest this monster root is the newest heart-healthy vegetable, helping to protect coronary blood vessels and prevent heart disease and stroke.>Cleanse Excess Water WeightIn Chinese medicine, daikon is said to have "bland" taste. This doesn't mean lack of taste. Rather, bland taste implies low calorie content. As a natural diuretic, daikon can help you shed excess water weight. It induces dryness. It flushes the kidneys, cleansing the blood and imparting a sense of lightness. It dries up feelings of lethargy, sluggishness and being "weighed down."

Together, the dry, light, and warm qualities of daikon are a fitting combination. It boosts sluggish metabolism and energizes your whole being.

Daikon are a rich source of insoluble fiber. This type of fiber is helpful for regulating elimination. By flushing the kidneys and bowels, Daikon rids the body of toxicity.

Lung Clearing and Nasal Decongestant

From chest tightness to walking pneumonia, daikon's heat and dryness is a first choice root for all watery lung conditions in Chinese Medicine.

Next time you eat daikon, notice the heat in your mouth and how it rises to the sinuses, warming and clearing the cheeks and nose. Then, how the heat of daikon spreads from your mouth to a warm glow in your belly. From there, the warmth rises up to the chest as Daikon's heat begins to circulate in the blood, and open and warm the chest.

Daikon's heat works to clear and open passageways in the lungs, helping to melt and break up and flush out phlegm and mucus. It can also clear the head and dispel mental fogginess.

Daikon induces clarity, like a clear blue sky expanding open over the dry desert.

Flushes Puffiness From The Skin

Daikon cleans the skin. As daikon pushes heat upwards, it begins to move outwards from the core to the skin. It opens pores and can even make you sweat.

Pungent spices like Daikon tend to increase the heart rate.As the heat, vasodilation and blood flow penetrates throughout your body, it facilitates a melting action of all stagnated fluids. This includes the blood, respiratory tract and the skin. Daikon notably flushes the skin of puffiness.

Once blood vessels are dilated and pores are open in the skin, heat is rapidly lost. This makes daikon ultimately a cooling diaphoretic. Take caution, as you could easily catch a chill by eating Daikon on a cold day. Instead, dress warmly when using daikon on a cold day. This will help you retain the heat, so it doesn't simply radiate away from your body.

Clears Stomach Heaviness & Indigestion

That warm feeling mentioned earlier makes daikon a great digestive. Daikon clears heaviness and food stagnation from the upper GI. The sharp, hot nature of daikon stokes digestion and stokes the digestive fire (agni). This makes daikon an Ayurvedic remedy of choice for digestive ailments induced by a weak or cold metabolism, such as gas, burping, or poor appetite. Daikon is a fantastic source of the digestive enzymes amylase and esterase. These enzymes become more readily available when daikon is grated or shredded.

The end result of improved digestion is reduced toxicity. Daikon is like a sauna on your plate that can make the tongue feel cleaner and the breath fresh.

Vata individuals should use caution though, as the light, dry and airy components of daikon can have the reverse effect. If daikon makes you too dry it can actually create gas. For Kapha individuals, Daikon's bitter heat offsets the richness of any heavy dish.

Summary

Daikon is a hot, drying bitter that clears stagnation. It is especially useful for the lungs. An Ancient Chinese Proverb states, "When white radishes are in season, doctors should take a break". Experiment for yourself and add daikon into your repertoire of holistic remedies. You'll surely enjoy the crisp and mild pungency that it offers.

About Daikon Radish

Daikon is native to southeast and east Asia. From white to purple to green to pink, Daikon comes in several varieties. It's also known as white radish, winter radish, long white radish, oriental radish, and mooli. In Japan, many types of pickles are made with daikon, including takuan. Takuan is a very popular daikon pickle somewhat like kimchi but with a more satisfying crunch. Daikon may be grated and mixed with soy sauce and citrus juice to form ponzu, a condiment. The radish may be shredded and served as a crunchy salad. In Bangladesh it is served atop fish mixed with lime juice, chilis and coriander. There is an art to consuming daikon. Compared to radish, the peppery taste of daikon is a bit more subtle, making is suitable for salads and soups. Daikon connoisseurs note the closest part to the leaves is said to be the sweetest. The end of the root has the most bite. However, all parts of daikon can be eaten, including leafy greens. But beware, the leafy greens are much spicier.

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Metabolic Nature of Daikon Radish

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METABOLIC NATURE

Metabolic Nature

Ayurveda assesses metabolic imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating them weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which biocharacteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct metabolic imbalances before you get sick. Every biocharacteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite biocharacteristic.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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TASTES

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS

The Three Doshas / Body Types

Ayurveda is a metabolic theory of medicine that explains individual health, tendencies, and disease patterns through the concept of doshas, which can be understood as your metabolic patterns and tendencies.

Each dosha reflects a distinct metabolic nature and describes strengths & weaknesses in bodily function, and how these affect energy levels, digestion, susceptibility to disease, and many other tendencies.

Your metabolic nature not only affects your physical characteristics, but also influences your mental thought patterns, confidence, and enthusiasm.

Ayurveda balances these metabolic strengths & weaknesses to support your body's vitality and prevent recurrent disease cycles. This support is a critical aid, especially in chronic or incurable disease conditions.

The 3 metabolic body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha).

Through dosha, Ayurveda empowers people to identify metabolic imbalances early, break repetitive patterns of disease, and cultivate habits that support long-term vitality and well-being.

Ultimately, these metabolic patterns also provide a framework for understanding yourself, including body, mind, and spiritual tendencies.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying
AGGRAVATES
Pitta aggravating Vata aggravating

GREEK MEDICINE / TEMPERAMENTS

The Four Temperaments / Humors

Ayurveda & Greek Medicine were the dominant form of medicine along the Silk Road from England to China and South Asia. They work by assessing your metabolic type, patterns, and nature. Greek medicine recognizes 4 metabolic temperaments, Melancholic, Choleric, Sanguine, and Phlegmatic.

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PACIFIES
PHLEGMATIC

ABOUT PHLEGMATIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Wet & cold. When out of balance becomes congested, stagnant, and overweight. Loving, trusting, and patient.

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AGGRAVATES
CHOLERIC

ABOUT CHOLERIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Has a hot and dry metabolic nature. Enthusiastic, vibrant and bright. In excess burns up fluids and ojas, irritable. Corresponds to high bilirubin in the blood that irritates and heats up the body and liver.

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MELANCHOLIC

ABOUT MELANCHOLIC BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Cold and dry with a slow, variable or erratic metabolism. Colicky, tense. Withdrawn, pensive, anxious, and hesitant. Analytical, intelligent, detail oriented and creative. Prone to ojas depletion, dehydration, an overactive nervous system, and depression.

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SANGUINE

ABOUT SANGUINE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot & moist. Full-blooded, vigorous. Vivacious, social, and epicurean. Bullish.

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Other

Acrid

ACRID

Acrid taste is a combination of bitter and pungent tastes. Example include radish, turnip, and coffee.

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, Bland
Outward

OUTWARD

Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.

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Blood Plasma Lymph

BLOOD-PLASMA-LYMPH

Plasma (Rasa Dhatu) includes plasma, white blood cells, and lymph.

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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Daikon Radish
Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

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Warms Abdomen

WARMS-ABDOMEN

Warms the muscles and organs of the abdomen, stimulating digestion and metabolism.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Breaks Up

BREAKS-UP

The Sanskrit word for breaking up congealed matter / clogs in the body. Often used for constipation. Be careful with herbs that have Bhedana action.

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General Laxative

GENERAL-LAXATIVE

Promotes a bowel movement. General laxative is an umbrella term that refers to several different types of laxatives.

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Stimulates Crown

STIMULATES-CROWN

Creates a feeling of awareness or tension in the area at the top of the head.

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Refreshing

REFRESHING

Stimulates and wakes up the body, leaving it feeling cool, fresh, and energized.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Warms Chest

STRONG WARMS-CHEST

Warms the chest and lungs, clearing mucus and allowing for clear breathing. Often these herbs are hot, aromatic, and pungent.

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Clears Sinuses

CLEARS-SINUSES

Cleanses sinuses by draining excess mucus, allowing for clear, easy breathing.

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Flushes Sinuses

FLUSHES-SINUSES

An herb that relieves sinus congestion by flushing out mucus.

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Bronchodilator

STRONG BRONCHODILATOR

An herb that encourages the widening or opening of the lung airways. They are helpful in wheezing and asthma.

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Decongestant

DECONGESTANT

An herb that reduces mucus production often by restricting blood flow to mucus membranes.

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Expectorant

EXPECTORANT

Expectorants help you eliminate mucus from the lungs. These herbs often work by increasing the quantity of mucus, or thinning the mucus. Expectorants are indicated when phlegm congests the lower respiratory tract.

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.

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Mucolytic

MUCOLYTIC

An herb that breaks apart mucus, liquefying the mucus.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Immune Stimulant

IMMUNE-STIMULANT

Stimulates and strengthens the immune system. Helpful when fighting off a cold or flu.

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Cardiac Stimulant

CARDIAC-STIMULANT

Herbs that increase the heart rate. Useful in cardiovascular health, blood stagnation, and subjective feeling of heaviness in the chest area.

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Warms Head

WARMS-HEAD

An herb that increases sensations of heat and warmth in the head.

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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Cholagogue

CHOLAGOGUE

Cholagogues stimulate the production & release of bile from the liver & gallbladder. This refreshes and cleanses these organs, as well as increases bile in the small intestines.

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Constituents:
Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Daikon Radish

  • Mustard Seed

    Mustard Seed has these Actions in Common

    Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-head, Breaks-up, Clears-sinuses, Digestive, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-abdomen, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic

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  • Mustard Powder

    Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

    Breaks-up, Clears-sinuses, Digestive, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-abdomen, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-head

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  • Mustard

    Mustard has these Actions in Common

    Spleen-tonic, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Stimulates-energy, Warms-head, Breaks-up, Clears-sinuses, Digestive, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-abdomen, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Diuretic

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  • Garlic (raw)

    Garlic (raw) has these Actions in Common

    Blood-thinner, Cholagogue, Diuretic, General-laxative, Warms-abdomen, Bronchodilator, Decongestant, Expectorant, Lung-tonic, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic

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  • Wasabi

    Wasabi has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Warms-chest, Cholagogue, Digestive, Flushes-sinuses, Refreshing, Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, General-laxative, Warms-abdomen

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  • Horseradish

    Horseradish has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Mucolytic, Warms-chest, Cholagogue, Digestive, Flushes-sinuses, Refreshing, Clears-sinuses, Diuretic, General-laxative, Warms-abdomen, Cardiac-stimulant

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  • Basil

    Basil has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Diaphoretic, Immune-stimulant, Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Lung-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Decongestant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic

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  • Scallions (Raw)

    Scallions (Raw) has these Actions in Common

    Clears-sinuses, Digestive, Mucolytic, Decongestant, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Blood-thinner, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Warms-chest

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  • Cayenne Pepper

    Cayenne Pepper has these Actions in Common

    Cardiac-stimulant, Digestive, Mucolytic, Decongestant, Expectorant, Spleen-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Flushes-sinuses, Warms-chest

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  • Green Tea

    Green Tea has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Diuretic, Stimulates-crown, Anti-inflammatory, Cardiac-stimulant, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy, Blood-thinner, Digestive, Spleen-tonic

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Herbs & Supplements with a Similar Nature to Daikon Radish

  • Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

    Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Anti-inflammatory, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Refreshing, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-crown, Clears-sinuses, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Warms-chest, Diaphoretic, Warms-head, Diuretic

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  • Inhale Steam

    Inhale Steam has these Actions in Common

    Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Flushes-sinuses, Lung-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Mucolytic, Bronchodilator, Warms-chest, Clears-sinuses, Warms-head, Decongestant

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  • Hot Shower

    Hot Shower has these Actions in Common

    Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic, Warms-chest, Bronchodilator, Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant, Clears-sinuses, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant

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  • Hot Bath

    Hot Bath has these Actions in Common

    Clears-sinuses, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic, Bronchodilator, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-head

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  • Epsom Salt Bath

    Epsom Salt Bath has these Actions in Common

    Bronchodilator, Warms-chest, Cardiac-stimulant, Warms-head, Clears-sinuses, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Expectorant, Flushes-sinuses, Mucolytic

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  • Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru)

    Deodar (Himalayan Cedar, Devadaru) has these Actions in Common

    Anti-inflammatory, Warms-chest, Bronchodilator, Warms-head, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Digestive, Diuretic, Refreshing, Stimulates-energy

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  • Angelica

    Angelica has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, Immune-stimulant, Blood-thinner, Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive

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  • Elecampane

    Elecampane has these Actions in Common

    Lung-tonic, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-stimulant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Immune-stimulant

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  • Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz

    Thyme White Essential Oil - 1/3 oz has these Actions in Common

    Mucolytic, Spleen-tonic, Bronchodilator, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Expectorant, Lung-tonic

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  • Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama)

    Bellows Breath (Bhastrika Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Digestive, Expectorant, General-laxative, Lung-tonic, Refreshing, Stimulates-crown, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant

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  • Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama)

    Breath of Fire / Shining Skull (Kapalbhati Pranayama) has these Actions in Common

    Expectorant, General-laxative, Lung-tonic, Refreshing, Stimulates-crown, Cardiac-stimulant, Stimulates-energy, Decongestant, Digestive

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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Daikon Radish may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

CONTRAINDICATED FOR
THESE SYMPTOMS

Daikon Radish may be harmful or contraindicated for these symptoms. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

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