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The horseradish plants are a Greek perennial herb that has been around for three millennia. It is part of the mustard family and was once regarded to be both an aphrodisiac and also the ultimate cure for any ailment that a person could have.

The history of the horseradish plants has been linked to many of the cultures and the material that many of us hold dear. The Bible had the horseradish plants as one of the five known bitter herbs that are referred to in the Old Testament. The only difference between the Bible and the Greek are that they didn't call the horseradish plants by this name.

It would be in 1597, when John Gerard would have these as horseradish herbs in his British book on herbs in medicinal plants. The name is a link of the harsh taste and the coarse nature of the oils that are in the horseradish vegetation and also the fact that it is the roots that are used in the making of many of the things that use horseradish as an ingredient.

As these plants became more common in knowledge and since it was regarded as a cure all, it was included in many of the dishes in the areas it was native to. The shocking part to many people is that this strong flavored herb was perfect for a number of dishes. The dishes that it was best with were ones that either had an overpowering taste or lacked taste all together.

This herb became a standard to many of the fish and also many of the chicken dishes that were soon served. There were more uses for it in the gourmet world as it became better known. It has been one that has been not as popular as mustard, but in some cases is more preferred to its yellow cousin.

The horseradish plants have been seen as something that has also served other uses. These discoveries are that the plants produce an enzyme that is ideal for the cleansing of the pollutants in waste water. This has been one of the astonishing uses of this root that has not only been a condiment and a treatment tool, but also an herb with a very long and rich history.

Article Published: Wednesday 14th March 2007