BLACK RADISH POWDER is obtained from Raphanus sativus which is traditionally used in the treatment of constipation, chronic tracheitis, and hypertension. Recent studies showed that, it is effective for the treatment of cholesterol gallstones and it also reduces the level of serum lipids. It is a more appropriate treatment for mild to moderate hypertensive patients. Moreover, it has a metal chelating, free radical scavenging and ferric reducing property which has led its use as a functional food ingredient.