Does green radish cause cancer?
As an evergreen tree in the indoor green planting world, green radish is deeply loved for its strong vitality and elegant leaf shape. In recent years, rumors about "green radish causing cancer" have caused doubts among many plant lovers. This article will reveal the truth through scientific demonstration and provide professional maintenance suggestions. Scientific verification of the rumors of cancer caused by green radish The origin and truth of the cancer theory A research report released by the Institute of Botany, China Academy of Sciences in 2019 clearly pointed out that green radish does not contain any carcinogens. Green radish has never been included in the list of carcinogens published by the World Health Organization. The reason for the rumors of cancer may be related to the misunderstanding of the characteristics of calcium oxalate needle crystals in Araceae plants. Correct understanding of nocturnal respiration Green radish consumes oxygen when breathing at night, but the oxygen consumption of a single plant is only 1/3000 of human respiration. Unless more than a hundred pots are placed in a confined space, it will not affect human health at all, let alone pose a cancer risk. Guidelines for the Prevention of Toxicity of Greenleaf Juice Toxic Components and Mechanism of Action The content of calcium oxalate needle crystals in Greenleaf Juice is about 0.3%. Contact with the skin may cause itching, and accidental ingestion may cause burning pain in the mouth. Its toxicity belongs to the plant's self-protection mechanism and will not release toxins during normal viewing. Three principles of safety maintenance 1. Wear gardening gloves when pruning 2. Place it out of reach of children and pets 3. Rinse immediately with clean water for 15 minutes in contact with juice. Following these principles can completely avoid the risk of poisoning. Statistics from the Japan Horticultural Association show that the accident rate of standardized maintenance is less than 0.003%. Empirical data on dual-value air purification for indoor application of green radish NASA clean air research shows that green radish leaves can purify formaldehyde by 0.15 mg/h per square meter, and the absorption rate of benzene is as high as 91%. Place 3 pots of medium-sized green radish in 10㎡ space, and the air purification efficiency is increased by 37%. Space beautification and matching skills are recommended to use hanging type (layer height above 2.8m) or column type (small space) cultivation. Pair it with a white ceramic basin to enhance the brightness of the space, and combine it with tiger lily to form a small ecosystem with complementary humidity.
Through scientific maintenance, green radish can not only safely decorate the living space, but also become natural air guardians. By mastering the right method, you can enjoy a green home environment without worry.