Latin name: Nasturtium officinaleGenus: cruciferous plantsPopular names: Description: Low plant with long shoots which form dense cushions. Dark green, fleshy leaves, white flowers with yellow anthers. Flowering time: April to JuneOrigin: Occurs mainly along streams with clean water.
Medicinally used plant parts
The fresh leaves and the fresh cabbage as a salad or as a juice prepared from it. Dried no meaning.
Ingredients
The mustard oil glycoside gluconasturtiin, potassium, iron, bitter substances, vitamins A,C,D
Medicinal effects and use of watercress
The fresh plant juice is used in so-called “spring cures”, which are intended to stimulate the metabolism. Watercress mildly stimulates the flow of bile. Fresh watercress leaves can also be eaten or added to salads.
Side effect
Excessive consumption can irritate the stomach lining.
