Radish is a winter vegetable rich in Vitamin C , which helps in boosting the body's immune system. Radishes are usually white , red and light pink in color. Nutritional value : 100 grams of radish contains 18 kcal of dietary energy , 1.6 grams of dietary fiber , 25 micrograms of folate , 14.6 mg of vitamin C , 233 mg of potassium , 25 mg of calcium , 0.26 mg of zinc and 10 mg of magnesium. Health facts: * Muller carotenoids maintain good eyesight and work to prevent oral , stomach , colon , kidney and colon cancers. * Muller phytosterols help keep the heart healthy. * In case of jaundice, radish lowers the bilirubin in the blood and brings it to an acceptable level which is very effective in treating jaundice. * Radish quenches human hunger and helps in reducing body weight as it is a low calorie vegetable. * The main cause of hemorrhoids is constipation. Rich in fiber, vegetable radish helps in digestion by speeding up the digestion of food , which eliminates the risk of hemorrhoids. * Acts as a blood purifier. It also cleanses the liver and stomach of all contaminants and wastes. * Radish is beneficial in other diseases of urinary tract including kidney disease. * Radish is effective in the treatment of leukemia. Mulberry seeds rich in anti-carcinogenic ingredients should be soaked in ginger juice and vinegar and applied on the affected area. Or chewing raw radish will work. * Cough , headache , asthma can be controlled by mixing honey with muller juice. * Mulberry juice is effective in healing wounds caused by insect bites. * Radish is a very useful vegetable which helps in reducing fever and body swelling due to it. * Radish is also used in skin care , as it acts as an antiseptic. Applying a thin piece of raw radish on the skin cures acne. Raw radish is also very useful as a face pack and cleanser. Caution: Those who have problems with thyroid gland and heartburn should be careful about eating radish.