#Armoracia rusticana

[sidewalkchemistry]

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, Brassicaceae - Mustard Family)

an extended version of this materia media can be found on the Patreon - where I share some gastronomic/culinary commentaries on horseradish

"The root's potent smell can be attributed to allyl isothiocyanate, or Mustard oil, which is released when the plant's skin is broken or disturbed. Similar to other members of the Brassicaceae family, this constituent is also found in Brussels sprouts, Mustard, and Turnips."

"In Greek mythology, the Delphic Oracle told Apollo, 'The Radish is worth its weight in lead, the Beet its weight in silver, the Horseradish its weight in gold.'"

"To a worm in a horseradish, the world is a horseradish” - Yiddish Proverb

Gardening: full sun to part shade; well draining loose or sandy soil; regular water; room to spread and grow deep, often takes over more space than expected; thrives even when neglected; herbaceous perennial

Native Region: Russia & Eastern Ukraine

Season: autumn and winter (hardy to zone 5)

Affinity: sinuses, lungs, digestive system, circulation

Parts: roots and leaves

Medicinal: fire cider/oxymels, cold-water infusion, succus (fresh juice), cough syrup, poultice for sprains/injuries, tincture, culinary measures

"Grated horseradish mixed with honey [or vegan alternative]. After mixing, allow to stand to take off sharp taste. The [sweetener] is only used to make it more palatable. 2/3 horse-radish and 1/3 [sweetener], or to suit the taste. The ordinary radish, especially the black radish, may also be used the same way, or finely sliced and eaten alone as a salad. For consumptives who cough without spitting, give a spoonful every once in a while." - Special "Mucus-Eliminator" Recipe in Arnold Ehret's Mucusless Diet Healing System

^I like to add grated orange peel to help make it more manageable to taste^

Actions: diuretic, stimulant, expectorant, rubefacient, aphrodisiac, digestive, antiseptic (laxative), aperient, anthelmintic, emetic (in high doses)

‼when you cut into horseradish, its pungent smell can irritate the eyes and nasal passages, so it's better to do in a well-ventilated area or outside. It is more potent in its effect than onions. The taste is also very pungent, so you don't need much.

Energetic Uses (eg. flower essence, elemental rituals): FIRE ELEMENT - balance fiery nature, excite inner fire, move you beyond sense of being stuck/helpless, shine a light on blockages, release old patterns or thoughtforms

Indications: hoarse, persistent, dry cough; rheumatism; tuberculosis; kidney stones; parasite infections; cold; congestion

Analogs: wasabi, radish, mustard, brussels sprouts, moringa (Moringa oleifera)

Traditional Uses:

Ancient Greeks & Romans: rub for lower back pain or menstrual cramps, aphrodisiac

Middle Ages: asthma, arthritis, cancer, toothaches

Jewish: bitter herb for Passover seder

Native Americans: toothaches, menstrual cramps

British: accompaniment to beef and oysters, cordials

Scurvy preventative

Treatment for tuberculosis

Restoring color and freshness to skin (cosmetic usage)

Modern Ideas:

"The enzyme horseradish peroxidase (HRP) is a useful

tool for detecting antibodies in the molecular biology field."

"In 2008, researchers reported that they had developed a fire alarm for the deaf and hard of hearing by harnessing the strong smell of horseradish."

"Researchers from Pennsylvania State University announced in 1995 that according to their studies, using horseradish may help purify wastewater and tainted soils."

Sources: a b c d e

[jillraggett]

Plant of the Day

Thursday 18 July 2024

The hardy perennial Armoracia rusticana 'Variegata' (variegated horseradish) is a vigorous and potential invasive plant. Both the species and variegated cultivar will grow in most soils and locations, but thrives in rich moist soil and some sun. It is cultivated for its large white, tapered root.

Jill Raggett

[lolo3hwriting]

I really love plants, so I wanted to list what plants I associate with each of my OCs. Funnily enough, a lot of them already have plant related traits in their character

Ivy the Serperior - Variegated English Ivy (Hedera helix ‘Variegata’) and Grape Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)

Jones the Dandleiom Jelly Cookie - Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)

Lotus the Star Warrior - Lotus Flower (Nelumbo nucifera)

Taylor the EVP - Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Victoria the Lass - Persimmon and Ebony (Diospyros Genus)

Eve the Brionne - Hydrangea (specifically the big leaf hydrangea, Hydrangea macrophylla, and the ones with the ones with the mop head flower clusters)

Kody the Kitten Waddle Dee - Garden Roses (Rosa hybrida) and Hardy Hibiscus (Hibiscus moscheutos)

Wendy the Wildflower Cookie - Wildflowers of any kind but mostly those in the Daisy (Asteraceae) and Mint (Lamiaceae) Family

Wynn the Rising Star - Boxwood (Buxus Genus)

Matt the Profreshional - Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)

[famicarestoreeee]

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– Thành phần:

Brassica oleracea (Broccoli) seed extract equiv. to broccoli seed: 300mg

Pyridoxine HCl: 50mg

Propolis (keo ong): 250mg

Folic acid: 200μg

Armoracia rusticana (Horseradish) root extract equiv. to dry root: 100mg

Taurine: 30mg

Methionine: 50mg

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[dollsahoy]

The list at the link:

arugula (Eruca sativa) basket-of-gold (Aurinia saxatilis) bittercress (genus Cardamine) cabbage and relatives (genus Brassica) bok choy (Brassica rapa, variety chinensis) brown mustard (Brassica juncea) broccoli (Brassica oleracea, variety italica) Brussels sprouts (Brassica oleracea, variety gemmifera) cabbage (Brassica oleracea, variety capitata) cauliflower (Brassica oleracea, variety botrytis) collard (Brassica oleracea, variety acephala) kale (Brassica oleracea, variety acephala) kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea, variety gongylodes) napa cabbage (Brassica rapa, variety pekinensis) rape (Brassica napus, variety napus) rutabaga (Brassica napus, variety napobrassica) turnip (Brassica rapa, variety rapa) candytuft (genus Iberis) charlock (Sinapis arvensis) dame’s rocket (Hesperis matronalis) honesty (genus Lunaria) horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) Kerguelen cabbage (Pringlea antiscorbutica) pennycress (genus Thlaspi) peppergrass (genus Lepidium) maca (Lepidium meyenii) radish (Raphanus sativus) rock cress (genus Arabis) rocket (genus Sisymbrium) rose of Jericho (Anastatica hierochuntica) sea kale (Crambe maritima) sea rocket (genus Cakile) shepherd’s purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) stock (genus Matthiola) stonecress (genus Aethionema) sweet alyssum (Lobularia maritima) thale cress (Arabidopsis thaliana) wallflower (genus Erysimum) wasabi (Eutrema japonicum) watercress (Nasturtium officinale) white mustard (Sinapis alba) whitlow grass (genus Draba) wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum) winter cress (genus Barbarea) woad (Isatis tinctoria) yellow cress (genus Rorippa)

so it's a lot more than just cabbage

(granted, some of these are decorative plants/flowers and not, specifically, food)

Discussing foods in the cabbage family, found out there's a chemical in them that some people perceive as bitter and other people don't perceive at all, then found this paper about it

which leads with this anecdote

About 66 years ago, A. L. Fox, a Du Pont chemist, reported a startling accidental discovery (Anonymous 1931, Fox 1932). Boyd (1950) describes the event: Dr A. L. Fox had occasion to prepare a quantity of phenyl-thio-carbamide… As he was placing this compound in a bottle some of it was dispersed into the air as dust. Thereupon another occupant of the laboratory complained of the bitter taste of the dust. This surprised Fox, who being much closer to the scene of operations had of course inhaled more of the dust, but had perceived no taste. He was so positive that the stuff was tasteless that he went so far as to taste some of the crystals directly, finding them as tasteless as chalk. Nevertheless the other chemist was convinced the substance was bitter and was confirmed in this impression when he in turn tasted the crystals and found them to be intensely bitter. Naturally a lively argument arose. In an attempt to settle it, the two chemists called in various other laboratory workers, friends and other people with whom they could establish contact. Some people declared the substance was tasteless and some again found it bitter.

and then you start thinking about how many scientific discoveries happened because of what would now be considered unacceptably lax materials handling/exposure

[blackforestnature]

Flowering wild horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) growing at the edges of the fields in Markgräfler Land.

[asinparadies]

[nottherealajhq]

im sorry about the pie stop sayibg ow ow help mee

Sent us an anon twice, you die to the spice!

Ajwain, carom seeds (Trachyspermum ammi) (Pakistan, South Asia, India, Afghanistan, Iran, Egypt, Eritrea & Ethiopia) Alexanders (Smyrnium olusatrum) Alkanet (Alkanna tinctoria), for red color Alligator pepper, mbongo spice (mbongochobi), hepper pepper (Aframomum danielli, A. citratum, A. exscapum) (West Africa) Allspice (Pimenta dioica) Angelica (Angelica archangelica) Anise (Pimpinella anisum) Aniseed myrtle (Syzygium anisatum) (Australia) Annatto (Bixa orellana) Artemisia (Artemisia spp.) Asafoetida (Ferula assafoetida) Avens (Geum urbanum) Avocado leaf (Persea americana)

Barberry (Berberis vulgaris and other Berberis spp.) Basil, sweet (Ocimum basilicum) Basil, Holy (Ocimum tenuiflorum) Basil, lemon (Ocimum × citriodorum) Basil, Thai (O. basilicum var. thyrsiflora) Bay leaf (Laurus nobilis) Bay leaf, Indian; tejpat, malabathrum (Cinnamomum tamala) Bay leaf, Indonesian; Indonesian laurel, Salam leaf, daun salam (Syzygium polyanthum) Bay leaf, Mexican; laurél (Litsea glaucescens) Bay leaf, West Indian (Pimenta racemosa) Boldo (Peumus boldus) Borage (Borago officinalis) Blue fenugreek, blue melilot (Trigonella caerulea)

California bay laurel (Umbellularia californica) Caper (Capparis spinosa) Caraway (Carum carvi) Cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum) Cardamom, black; badi ilaichi (Amomum subulatum, Amomum costatum) (India, Pakistan) Cassia (Cinnamomum aromaticum) Cao guo, Chinese black cardamom (Lanxangia tsaoko) (China) Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum) Celery leaf (Apium graveolens) Celery seed (Apium graveolens) Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium) Chicory (Cichorium intybus) Chili pepper (Capsicum spp.) Chives (Allium schoenoprasum) Cicely, sweet cicely (Myrrhis odorata) Cilantro, coriander greens, coriander herb, Chinese parsley (Coriandrum sativum) Cinnamon, Indonesian (Cinnamomum burmannii, Cassia vera) Cinnamon, Saigon or Vietnamese (Cinnamomum loureiroi) Cinnamon, true or Ceylon (Cinnamomum verum, C. zeylanicum) Cinnamon, white (Canella winterana) Cinnamon myrtle (Backhousia myrtifolia) (Australia) Clary, Clary sage (Salvia sclarea) Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) Coriander seed (Coriandrum sativum) Coriander, Vietnamese (Persicaria odorata) Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita) Cubeb pepper (Piper cubeba) Culantro, culangot, long coriander, recao (Eryngium foetidum) Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) Curry leaf (Murraya koenigii) Curry plant (Helichrysum italicum) Cyperus articulatus

Dill herb or weed (Anethum graveolens)

Dill seed (Anethum graveolens)

Elderflower (Sambucus spp.)

Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides)

Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) Filé powder, gumbo filé (Sassafras albidum) Fingerroot, temu kuntji, krachai, k'cheay (Boesenbergia rotunda) (Java, Thailand, Cambodia) Fish mint, leaf; giấp cá (Houttuynia cordata) (Vietnam) Fish mint, rhizome; zhé ěrgēn (Houttuynia cordata) (Guizhou, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guangxi provinces of China)

Galangal, greater (Alpinia galanga) Galangal, lesser (Alpinia officinarum) Garlic (Allium sativum) Garlic chives (Allium tuberosum) Ginger (Zingiber officinale) Ginger, torch; bunga siantan (Etlingera elatior) (Indonesia) Golpar, Persian hogweed (Heracleum persicum) (Iran) Grains of paradise (Aframomum melegueta) Grains of Selim, Kani pepper (Xylopia aethiopica)

Hoja santa, hierba santa, acuyo (Piper auritum) (Mexico) Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) Huacatay, Mexican marigold, mint marigold (Tagetes minuta) Hyssop (Hyssopus officinalis)

Jasmine flowers (Jasminum spp.) Jakhya (Cleome viscosa) Jalapeño (Capsicum annuum cultivar) Jimbu (Allium hypsistum) (Nepal) Juniper berry (Juniperus communis)

Kaffir lime leaves, Makrud lime leaves (Citrus hystrix) (Southeast Asia) Kala zeera (or kala jira), black cumin (Bunium persicum) (South Asia) Keluak, kluwak, kepayang (Pangium edule) Kencur, galangal, kentjur (Kaempferia galanga) (Java, Bali) Kinh gioi, Vietnamese balm (Elsholtzia ciliata) Kokam seed (Garcinia indica) (Indian confectionery) Korarima, Ethiopian cardamom, false cardamom (Aframomum corrorima) (Eritrea) Koseret leaves (Lippia abyssinica) (Ethiopia) Kudum Puli (Garcinia gummi-gutta) Lavender (Lavandula spp.) Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) Lemon ironbark (Eucalyptus staigeriana) (Australia) Lemon myrtle (Backhousia citriodora) (Australia) Lemon verbena (Lippia citriodora) Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus, C. flexuosus, and other Cymbopogon spp.) Leptotes bicolor (Paraguay and southern Brazil) Lesser calamint (Calamintha nepeta), nipitella, nepitella (Italy) Licorice, liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) Lime flower, linden flower (Tilia spp.) Lovage (Levisticum officinale) Locust beans (Ceratonia siliqua)

Mace (Myristica fragrans) Mahleb, mahalepi, St. Lucie cherry (Prunus mahaleb) Marjoram (Origanum majorana) Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) Mint (Mentha spp.), 25 species, hundreds of varieties Mountain horopito (Pseudowintera colorata), 'pepper-plant' (New Zealand) Musk mallow, abelmosk (Abelmoschus moschatus) Mustard, black, mustard plant, mustard seed (Brassica nigra) Mustard, brown, mustard plant, mustard seed (Brassica juncea) Mustard, white, mustard plant, mustard seed (Sinapis alba) Mustard, yellow (Brassica hirta = Sinapis alba)

New Mexico chile (Capsicum annuum 'New Mexico Group', also known as Hatch or Anaheim) which includes Big Jim, Chimayó, and Sandia, and other pepper cultivars. Nigella, black caraway, black cumin, black onion seed, kalonji (Nigella sativa) Njangsa, djansang (Ricinodendron heudelotii) (West Africa) Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

Olida (Eucalyptus olida) (Australia) Oregano (Origanum vulgare, O. heracleoticum, and other species) Oregano, Cuban (Coleus amboinicus) Oregano, Mexican (Lippia graveolens) Orris root (Iris germanica, I. florentina, I. pallida)

Pandan flower, kewra (Pandanus odoratissimus) Pandan leaf, screwpine (Pandanus amaryllifolius) Pápalo (Porophyllum ruderale) (Mexico and South America) Paprika (Capsicum annuum) Paracress (Acmella oleracea) (Brazil) Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Pepper, black, white, and green (Piper nigrum) Pepper, Brazilian, or pink pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius) Pepper, Dorrigo (Tasmannia stipitata) (Australia) Pepper, long (Piper longum) Pepper, mountain, Cornish pepper leaf (Tasmannia lanceolata) Peppermint (Mentha piperata) Peppermint gum leaf (Eucalyptus dives) Perilla (Mentha pulegium)Deulkkae (Perilla frutescens seeds) Kkaennip (Perilla frutescens leaves) Shiso (Perilla frutescens var. crispa leaves) Peruvian pepper (Schinus molle) Pipicha, straight-leaf pápalo (Porophyllum linaria) (Mexico) Poppy seed (Papaver somniferum) Purslane

Quassia (Quassia amara), bitter spice in aperitifs and some beers and fortified wines

Red rice powder (Monascus purpureus) (China) Rice paddy herb (Limnophila aromatica) (Vietnam) Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rue (Ruta graveolens)

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius), only for yellow color Saffron (Crocus sativus)use of saffron Sage (Salvia officinalis) Salad burnet (Sanguisorba minor) Salep (Orchis mascula) Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Sesame Seed, Black Sesame Seed Savory, summer (Satureja hortensis) Savory, winter (Satureja montana) Shiso (Perilla frutescens) Silphium, silphion, laser, laserpicium, sorado (Ancient Roman cuisine, Ancient Greek cuisine) Sorrel (Rumex acetosa) Sorrel, sheep (Rumex acetosella) Spearmint (Mentha spicata) Spikenard (Nardostachys grandiflora or N. jatamansi) Star anise (Illicium verum) Sumac (Rhus coriaria) Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) Szechuan pepper, Sichuan pepper (Zanthoxylum piperitum) Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus) Tasmanian pepper (Tasmannia lanceolata)) Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) Thyme, lemon (Thymus citriodorus) Tonka beans (Dipteryx odorata) Turmeric (Curcuma longa)

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) Voatsiperifery (Piper borbonense) [Madagascar]

Wasabi (Wasabia japonica) Water-pepper, smartweed (Polygonum hydropiper) Wattleseed (from about 120 spp. of Australian Acacia) Wild thyme (Thymus serpyllum) Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) Wood avens, herb bennet (Geum urbanum) Woodruff (Galium odoratum) Wormwood, absinthe (Artemisia absinthium)

Yerba buena, any of four different species, many unrelated

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Za'atar (herbs from the genera Origanum, Calamintha, Thymus, and Satureja)

Zedoary (Curcuma zedoaria)

Which one is your favorite? Tell us below to die instantly

[craftheaven]

Essential oils can be toxic to your pets

Do you use diffusers/oil burners? Did you know that some essential oils are toxic to your pets?!  Here are the ones to avoid: Anise (Pimpinella anisum) Birch (Betula) Bitter Almond (Prunus dulcis) Boldo (Peumus boldus) Calamus (Acorus calamus) Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) Cassia (Cassia fistula) Chenopodium (Chenopodium album) Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) Garlic (Allium sativum) Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) Hyssop (Hyssopus sp. with the exception of Decumbens) Juniper (Juniperus sp. with the exception of Juniper Berry) Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Mustard (Brassica juncea) Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Red or White Thyme Rue (Ruta graveolens) Santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus) Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Savory (Satureja) Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) Terebinth (Pistacia palaestina) Thuja (Thuja occidentalis) Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

[2treez]

Saturday night I got home late and my dog didn't recognize me. Being a nanny I thought I woke him up and he was having a night terror. Sunday, he was still acting weird. I realized that I had been running my new diffuser and decided to turn it off. Sunday afternoon, he was feeling better.

Today at work, my dog sitter said that he wouldn't come out from under the bed. It was very odd as he is a happy dog.

I came from work early and again, he was very confused about who I was.

So I took him to emergency vet.

It turns out that the tea tree oil I was using in the diffuser is toxic for dogs. Thankfully the test showed that his liver was ok but we weren't out of the woods yet. He was given fluids under his skin to get the toxins out.

The vet and the poison control are saying that they see these cases often now that the popularity of essential oil is growing.

Please make sure that the essential oils you are burning are not toxic for your pets.

Here is a list of essential oils not to use if you have a dog at home

Anise (Pimpinella anisum)

Birch (Betula)

Bitter Almond (Prunus dulcis)

Boldo (Peumus boldus)

Calamus (Acorus calamus)

Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora)

Cassia (Cassia fistula)

Chenopodium (Chenopodium album)

Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum)

Garlic (Allium sativum)

Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale)

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana)

Hyssop (Hyssopus sp. with the exception of Decumbens)

Juniper (Juniperus sp. with the exception of Juniper Berry)

Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)

Mustard (Brassica juncea)

Oregano (Origanum vulgare)

Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium)

Red or White Thyme

Rue (Ruta graveolens)

Santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus)

Sassafras (Sassafras albidum)

Savory (Satureja)

Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)

Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)

Terebinth (Pistacia palaestina)

Thuja (Thuja occidentalis)

Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens)

Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)

Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Please share this story as it may save someones precious furry family member!

[mysweetteame]

Essential Oils Can Poison your Animals

Carol Johnson

December 11, 2019 at 1:10 PM

Saturday night I got home late and my dog didn't recognize me. Being a nanny I thought I woke him up and he was having a night terror. Sunday, he was still acting weird. I realized that I had been running my new diffuser and decided to turn it off. Sunday afternoon, he was feeling better.

Today at work, my dog sitter said that he wouldn't come out from under the bed. It was very odd as he is a happy dog.

I came from work early and again, he was very confused about who I was.

So I took him to emergency vet.

It turns out that the tea tree oil I was using in the diffuser is toxic for dogs. Thankfully the test showed that his liver was ok but we weren't out of the woods yet. He was given fluids under his skin to get the toxins out.

The vet and the poison control are saying that they see these cases often now that the popularity of essential oil is growing.

Please make sure that the essential oils you are burning are not toxic for your pets.

Here is a list of essential oils not to use if you have a dog at home

Anise (Pimpinella anisum) Birch (Betula) Bitter Almond (Prunus dulcis) Boldo (Peumus boldus) Calamus (Acorus calamus) Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora) Cassia (Cassia fistula) Chenopodium (Chenopodium album) Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) Garlic (Allium sativum) Goosefoot (Chenopodium murale) Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) Hyssop (Hyssopus sp. with the exception of Decumbens) Juniper (Juniperus sp. with the exception of Juniper Berry) Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Mustard (Brassica juncea) Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium) Red or White Thyme Rue (Ruta graveolens) Santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus) Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) Savory (Satureja) Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) Terebinth (Pistacia palaestina) Thuja (Thuja occidentalis) Wintergreen (Gaultheria procumbens) Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)

Please share this story as it may save someones precious furry family member!

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Food as Medicine Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, Brassicaceae)

Food as Medicine Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, Brassicaceae)

History and Traditional Use

Range and Habitat

Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, Brassicaceae) is a hardy perennial native to southeastern Europe and western Asia. Today, it is grown in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North and South America, as well as some parts of Africa and New Zealand.1 The plant grows in clumps with bright green leaves that radiate out from the main taproot, which…

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Taproot edibles aid in reducing erosion and soil compaction, but have the potential to become invasive. Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, left) is often grown in raised beds to control the spread of its roots, while salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius) is harvested before it produces its dandelion-like seed head. Both plants are excellent permaculture options in cold climates and are not particular about soil type or chemistry.

The substantial above-ground portion of the horseradish plant shields any surrounding smaller plants from the overhead afternoon sunlight. Seedlings benefit from this added protection. For maximum potency, horseradish should be harvested and processed before it produces leaves in spring. The stringy side roots will always break off during harvesting and grow new plants- unusual for a root vegetable, as harvesting typically involves the death of the plant being harvested. Horseradish rootstock can be purchased from most big box stores with a garden center, or from plant nurseries as a dormant, bagged root.

Salsify resembles grass at first glance. It is a somewhat tasteless, but reliable "desperation vegetable" that will always be there if some plants are left to produce seeds in their second year of growth. Not all seeds survive, since they are a popular food for goldfinches. The roots must be boiled after the dirt has been removed so the outer skin can be rubbed off without the root oozing white sap. Salsify seeds are trickier to initially acquire, but can be purchased online. Wild salsify (T. pratensis) is also edible, but distinguished from the cultivated purple flower variety by its yellow flower.

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Rettich Aufstrich mit Schinken

Rettich Aufstrich mit Schinken

Die Rettiche bilden eine Pflanzengattung in der Familie der Kreuzblütengewächse (Brassicaceae). Es gibt etwa drei Arten, die überwiegend im Mittelmeerraum beheimatet sind. Mit dem als Gewürz verwendeten Meerrettich (Armoracia rusticana) sind sie nicht näher verwandt. Ein normaler Rettich deckt den Tagesbedarf eines Erwachsenen an Vitamin C, er liefert etwas Eiweiß, Carotin, einige B-Vitamine,…