Original from the east (China), the radish was already used in antiquity in the Mediterranean. Imported from Arab traders, it was thought useful to encourage better sleep. It 'a spherical or slightly elongated root, red color with small green leaves and belongs to the family of daikon. It contains 16 calories per 100 grams, and It is a vegetable that can be eaten both cooked and raw; has purifying and detoxifying properties, but unfortunately contains some substances difficult to digest.