Steinmetz:Raphanus

Raphanus raphanistrum

Also known as (or relevant to) Raphanus raphanistrum Raphanus silvestris Raphanistrum lampsana Raphanistrum arvense Family Cruciferae English Names Wild Radish Natural Habitat Europe (including Great Britain) common in cornfields Part(s) Used Radix Raphani raphanistri

Constituent(s) seed: fatty oil (sulfurated)

Raphanus sativus var. niger

Also known as (or relevant to) Raphanus sativus var. niger Family Cruciferae English Names Winter Radish Natural Habitat Europe Part(s) Used Radix Raphani niger

Constituent(s) raphanol volatile oil vitamin C Action hepatic diuretic aperient used in gall disorders; juice: used in whooping cough

Raphanus sativus var. radicula

Also known as (or relevant to) Raphanus sativus var. radicula Family Cruciferae English Names Radish Natural Habitat cultivated in Europe (including Great Britain) temperate Asia China Japan Cochin-China Part(s) Used Radix Raphani sativi var. radiculae

Constituent(s) raphanol albuminoids carbohydrates phosphorus sulphur vitamin C senevol Action tonic appetising depurative diuretic hepatic antiscorbutic expectorant stimulant used for culinary purposes