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Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus

Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Extensive (662 studies) · ★★★★★

, scientifically known as Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, is the cultivated radish, a versatile plant valued for both nutrition and traditional healing. Rich in antioxidants and vitamins, it is used in various cultures to support digestive health, reduce inflammation, and promote detoxification, offering significant therapeutic potential in holistic medicine.

Family
Brassicaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Leaf · Root
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Raphanus Sativus Var. Napiformis · Raphanus Sativus Var. Oleiformis · 91 more

Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus

Synonyms

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is organized under the order Brassicales and the family Brassicaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Raphanus, specifically as the subspecies sativus.

Rank Classification Source
Kingdom Plantae WCVP
Phylum Streptophyta WCVP
Class Equisetopsida WCVP
Subclass Magnoliidae WCVP
Order Brassicales WCVP
Family Brassicaceae WCVP
Genus Raphanus WCVP

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Northern Europe, its presence is documented in both Great Britain and Ireland. Moving toward Middle Europe, the species can be found within the borders of Belgium. It is also widely distributed throughout Germany. Finally, its range extends further into Middle Europe to include Switzerland.

Region Area Source
Northern Europe Great Britain WCVP
Northern Europe Ireland WCVP
Middle Europe Belgium WCVP
Middle Europe Germany WCVP
Middle Europe Switzerland WCVP
Southwestern Europe Baleares WCVP
Southwestern Europe Corse WCVP
Southwestern Europe Portugal WCVP
Southwestern Europe Sardegna WCVP
Southwestern Europe Spain WCVP

Plant Parts

This plant, known scientifically as Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, offers various components that are utilized for their medicinal properties. The most prominent part is the edible root, which serves as the primary source of nourishment and bioactive compounds. From this structure, one can derive potent root juice or prepare a water extract to harness its therapeutic potential. Additionally, the seeds are often collected for their specific nutritional or medicinal benefits, while the nutrient-rich radish leaves provide another valuable element of the plant's biological profile.
Plant Part Sources Consensus
leaf PloS one (and other 3 sources) ★★☆☆☆
root Pharmaceutical biology (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
seed Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Chemicals

Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus has 105 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include GLUTAMIC ACID, Glucobrassicin, Glucosinolates, Isoleucine, Isothiocyanates.

Chemicals reported in Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
GLUTAMIC ACID 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glucobrassicin 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glucosinolates 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isoleucine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Isothiocyanates 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Saponins 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Sulforaphene 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
aspartic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
caffeic acid 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
glycine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

GLUTAMIC ACID

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Glucobrassicin

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Plants (Basel, Switzerland)

Glucosinolates

  1. Metabolites
  2. Nutrients

Isoleucine

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Isothiocyanates

  1. Cancers
  2. Nutrients

Saponins

  1. Journal of tropical medicine
  2. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Sulforaphene

  1. Fitoterapia
  2. Cancers

aspartic acid

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

caffeic acid

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Scientific reports

glycine

  1. Dr. Duke
  2. Foods (Basel, Switzerland)

Activities

Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus has 493 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antiarthritic, Antidiabetic, Antioxidant, Laxative, 5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor.

Most Reported Activities

Activity Sources Consensus
Antiarthritic Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antidiabetic Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Laxative Dr. Duke (and other 2 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
5-Alpha-Reductase-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
ACE-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
AP-1-Inhibitor Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Abortifacient Phytotherapy research : PTR (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Acaricide Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Acarifuge Dr. Duke (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆

Preparations

Preparations Sources Consensus
Extracts prepared from the aerial and underground parts of radishes Nutrients (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
Rs.Cr Journal of complementary & integrative medicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
leaf extracts Journal of tropical medicine (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆
water extract Revue roumaine de virologie (Bucharest, Romania : 1990) (and other 1 sources) ★☆☆☆☆