Horseradish
Armoracia lapathifolia
MEDICINAL: Grind some of the fresh root, combine it with a carrier oil, and use it to massage away
muscular aches, and help loosen chest congestion. It can be used to warm a cold body, and to clear up
drippy sinuses.
RELIGIOUS: Horseradish is part of the Jewish Passover ritual. It also repels evil around the home and
property.
GROWING: Horseradish is a perennial plant that is cultivated throughout the world for its long, tasty
root. It will grow two to three foot tall by its second year.
|
