中州名贵萝卜品种之一。其青长白短,体圆粗长,故名“大头青”。其特点:质细脆灵,生吃甜如梨,炒熟味甘可口。掷之于地,皮崩断裂成瓣。以蜂蜜炙之熬汤,祛风解咳,疗效高于一般萝卜,兼有健胃、助消化功能。据传宋代政治家寇准曾路过榆林,口干舌燥时见有人贩卖削皮萝卜,便买来解渴,吃后啧啧称赞“萝卜甜似梨,食后爽心脾。”
Yulin Green-big-end Radish
Yulin Green-big-end Radish is a famous and precious variety which is named for its big green part and round and short shape. It has characteristics of fine and crisp nature quality, as sweet as pears when eaten rawly. Its curative effects of relieving rheumatic pains and coughs are better than other kinds of radish. Besides, it has medical functions of notifying stomach and helping digest as well. It's said that the famous official Kou Zhun in Northern Song Dynasty gave a high praise to it after his tasting.