Turnip and juice from it have a tonic, antitussive, expectorant, diuretic, antiseptic, bactericidal, wound healing, analgesic, soothing, anti-atherosclerotic, choleretic, distracting effect. In any form, turnip is one of the most effective means of improving the intestines. Eating it in food stimulates the secretion of gastric juice, improves digestion, enhances intestinal peristalsis