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Horseradish Essential Oil, Horseradish is a perennial plant of the Brassicaceae family, which includes mustard and cabbages. The plant is probably native to southeastern Europe and western Asia, but is popular around the world today. It grows up to 1.5 metres (five feet) tall and is mainly cultivated for its large white, tapering root, although the leaves are also edible. Its root is used as a vegetable or ground in a condiment called prepared horseradish, and has at times been used as the bitter herbs in the Passover meal in some Jewish communities. The horseradish root itself has hardly any aroma. When cut or grated, however, Enzymes from the damaged plant cells break down sinigrin (a glucosinolate) to produce allyl isothiocyanate (mustard oil), which irritates the sinuses and eyes.

Botanical Name: Armoracia rusticana P.G. Gaertn., B. Mey. & Scherb. 

Family: Brassicaceae

Synonyms: Cochlearia armoracia, Armoracia lapathifolia, Rorippa armoracia, Nasturtium armoracia, great raifort, mountain radish, wild horseradish, horse-radish, red cole.

Parts Used: Water soaked roots

Extraction Method: Steam/water distillation

Appearance: Colourless to pale yellow liquid.

Aroma Description: Sharp, potent, biting

Consistancy: Thin

Historical Uses: Historically used for fever, digestive complaints and urinary infections, good for arthritis and rheumatism, Used as a condiment.

Modern Uses: Aromatherapy use NONE. Use as a condiment and flavouring.

Cautions: Oral toxin, dermal irritant, mucous membrane irritant.