... in 1500 BC. listed horseradish under Thlaspi or Persicon; discusses the plant in his treatises on ... its medicinal qualities, and possibly the Wild Radish, or raphanos agrios of the . The early Renaissance ... Like horseradish, it is a root, or , and it is grated or sliced for use in cooking. Wasabi is ... is . This is often called Chinese, Japanese, or simply Asian horseradish sauce. Usually, wasabi is not ...