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Conditions Treated Using Watercress:
Name: Watercress
Other Names: American cress, pepper cress, Indian cress, nasturtium, Peruvian cress, winter cress, yellow rocket
Description:
Watercresses (Nasturtium officinale, N. microphyllum) are edible plants belonging to the family Brassicaceae. They are aquatic or semi-aquatic.
Other Names of Watercress are American cress, garden cress, Indian cress, nasturtium, pepper cress, Peruvian cress, winter cress and yellow rocket.
Cress is a common name for more than a dozen sharp, pungent, small-leafed plants from various families of which watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is the most well-known. Watercress has been eaten since ancient times, but has only been cultivated since the 19th century. Its Latin name, Nasturtium, comes from nasum tortus, meaning “twisted nose,” because of its sharp, peppery kick. Succulent watercress grows wild alongside slow-running waterways in Britain, Europe, Asia, and America.
Upland cress (Barbarea verna) grows on dry land and has a cloverlike leaf. Its flavor is close to watercress with a mild flavor, lingering sharpness, and delicate, peppery taste. It has an elegant look because of its tiny leaves and fragility. It is grown for market in micro and mini sizes for salads and decorative garnishes.
Watercresses are a source of antioxidants. They have also been used as diuretic, expectorant and for the treatment of digestive problems.
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Specific Conditions Treated: Goiter
Ingredients Participating: Watercress
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Added by Fauzia 20 months ago
Conditions Treated: Respiratory
Specific Conditions Treated: Lung Cancer
Ingredients Participating: Watercress
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Anemia Home Remedy Using Wine Honey And Watercress
Added by anavic 20 months ago
Conditions Treated: Blood
Specific Conditions Treated: Anemia
Ingredients Participating: Wine, Honey, Watercress
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