Nasturtium officinale

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Nasturtium officinale R. Br.
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    Brassicaceae (Cruciferae)

    • Watercress
    • jarjir جرجر
    • qurra قرة
    • qurret el-ain قرة العين
    • garger ha-nekhalim
    • גַּרְגֵּר הַנְּחָלִים

    Hemicryptophyte

    • Humid habitats
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    Medicinal Complaints / Uses

       

    Medicinal Complaints / Uses

    Nasturtium officinale R. Br.

    System/State Traditional
    Complaint/Use    		 Activity / Interpretation
    		Traditional
    Preparation/ Administration    		 Parts Used
    		Source
    Kidney & Urinary Tract

    Urinary tract infection

    		Anti-Infective

    Preparation/ Admin/Plant Part not specifed.

    		 Not specified B

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    Notes

    Cautions

    Nasturtium officinale in large amounts over a long period can irritate the gastric mucosa. Also affects menstruation & uterine contractions therefore should not be used in pregnancy. Should not be used in children <4 yrs & in peptic ulcer & nephrosis.