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That’s horseradish root. And boy did that horseradish root make me laugh. When I picked it up at the store, they were arranged tip out so they all looked just the same. Didn’t I get a fun surprise when I pulled it out from the bunch and it had two little nublets at the other end. You know those times when you wish someone else were with you to enjoy the shear delight of something? This was one of those times. I was killing myself laughing. Yes. I have the sense of humour of a 12 year old boy. What’s your point?
Now, one would automatically assume that a food that looks like this might be good for verility. You know, that whole doctrine of signatures thing, where when a food looks like a part of the body, it is likely good for that part of the body. Josh talks about it more here. So I’m thinking this must be good for, um, that part of the body.
Horseradish root has many medicinal properties. For example:
- Beneficial in dissolving mucus in the nose and also helpful in sinus. That killer feeling when you eat too much at once apparently decreases as your mucous levels reduce.
- Horseradish contains glucosinolates, a compound in the root that is thought to increase human resistance to cancer. It is said also that glucosinates increase the liver’s ability to detoxify and eliminate carcinogens that may cause malignant tumors.
- Horseradish has exceptionally high vitamin C content. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that can repair damage cells.
- Horseradish has antibiotic properties that can help cure urinary tract infections and kill bacteria in the throat.
- Horseradish is often used as a diuretic and can help treat kidney stones and edema.
- Horseradish stimulates the appetite.
- Horseradish can help cure toothaches.
Alas, it has many uses but none as direct as I had anticipated. It does however have aphrodisiac properties. Combine that with the old cleansing of bacteria in the urinary tract and throat, and I’d say that makes for a pretty good night 
Incidentally, it can help increase general circulation and with increased circulation comes increased blood flow so go on and connect those dots.
I’ll take my horseradish mixed up in my food processor with a little beets for colouring and add to it everything from hummus on crackers to grilled tempeh. I heart horseradish, especially when the whole form looks like a penis.
Horseradish Sauce
1 horseradish root, peeled and sliced into smaller chunks
1 large or 2-3 small beets, peeled and sliced into smaller pieces
1/4 cup water
2 Tbs cider vinegar
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
- Store in a mason jar in the fridge.
- Will keep for about 3 weeks, no problem. The potency will diminish over time.
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Would have loved to been there with you laughing
And I was guessing it was parsnips not horseradish — have seen the nubby parts on that too!
Haha! Hilarious!
So. I thought it was an amputated elephant foot.
Only on Meghan’s blog can an amputated elephant foot get turned into horseradish of the most beautifully pink proportions.
Culinary genius? Check. But you already knew that.
bahaha
Very….interesting article Meghan. Teeheehee. Having the sense of humour of a twelve-year-old boy will serve you well later in your auntie years. Works for me and my niece and nephew!
good lord, i really truly love you and am so grateful for what you are doing in the world. big smiles!!!!
HA! I have a 12 year old and he would be laughing as well as my husband and I. Oh well I guess we all have those moments! Yes I agree with you it does look like what you said. Thanks for the info!
HAHA..awesome! You are too funny. The people around you in the store probably thought you were crazy laughing in the produce section…if only they knew ! Thanks for sharing what to do with it too:)
OMG Meghan you kill me!!! Thank you for the well timed laugh.
Bahahaha! Ahahaha.
You are awesome. I am having a good giggle over here, thanks!
LOL, only you Meghan, only you! WISH I had been in the store with you.
Funny, but even before I scrolled down, I was thinking, “Hmmm, the Doctrine of Signatures…I wonder if…” Swear!
I wish you were there too… Or anyone!
LOL, only you Meghan, only you! WISH I had been in the store with you.
Funny, but even before I scrolled down, I was thinking, “Hmmm, the Doctrine of Signatures…I wonder if…” Swear!
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