The horse radish is rich in vitamins A and C and has a long history of usage in herbal medicine. The plant has been used as a stomach medicine by the Mi'kmaq, but only a small portion of the root is required as it is very strong. Its main uses were to promote an appetite and to aid the digestive processes. The root may be added to food and taken in this manner, or a small portion steeped in a cup of water and taken as a medicinal drink. Maud Grieve , in her book, A Modern Herbal, first published in 1931, and now a classic in the field, has a great deal to say about this plant.
Horse radish has properties similar to black mustard seeds.
She also says that it is a strong diuretic and is useful in treating dropsy. The use of recipes for medicines and teas from this page is strictly the responsibility of each individual.