Horseradish

Armoraciae rusticanae radix, horseradish.  

Horseradish consists of the fresh or dried roots of Armoracia rusticana Ph.  Gaertner, B.  Meyer et Scherbius (syn.   Cochlearia armoracia L.) [Fam.  Brassicaceae], as well as their preparations in effective dosage.  

The drug contains mustard oil and mustard oil glycosides.  

Uses

Internal:

• Catarrhs of the respiratory tract; supportive therapy for infections of the urinary tract.  

External:

• Catarrhs of the respiratory tract; hyperemic treatment for minor muscle aches.  

Contraindications

Internal:

• Stomach and intestinal ulcers, kidney disorders.  No administration to children under the age of 4.  

Side Effects

Internal:

• Discomforts of the gastrointestinal tract.  

None known.  

Unless otherwise prescribed:

Internal:
Average daily dosage:

• 20 g of fresh root;
• equivalent preparations.  

External:

• Preparations with a maximum of 2 percent mustard oil.  

Fresh or dried, cut or ground root, freshly pressed juice as well as other galenical preparations for internal or external applications.  

Antimicrobial
Hyperemic