Western Herbalism
Watercress
Nasturtium officinale
Watercress acts primarily as: Diuretic, Expectorant, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory. Secondary actions include Alterative, Hypoglycemic, Hepatoprotective, Renoprotective, Antibacterial, Antineoplastic.
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Constipation
- Acute bronchitis
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Arthritis
- Inflammation
- Hair loss
- Bronchitis
- Odontalgia
- Skin inflammation
- Cancer supportive
- Hypertension
- Cough
- Hyperglycemia
- Oxidative stress
- Eczema
- Abdominal pain
- Scurvy
- Flu
- Warts
- Earache
- Catarrh of respiratory tract
- Scabies
- Edema
- Fluid retention
- Liver disease
- Respiratory congestion
- Urinary disorders
- Pain
- Respiratory complaints
- Chronic skin conditions
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Dried herb | Dried herb 4-6 g/day | 4000-6000 mg |
| Fresh herb | Fresh herb 20-30 g/day | 20000-30000 mg |
| Fresh juice | Fresh juice 60-150 g/day | 60000-150000 mg |
| Leaf extract | Leaf extract 500 mg/day (clinical studies) | 500-500 mg |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
primary-actions. Watercress acts primarily as: Diuretic, Expectorant, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory. Secondary actions include Alterative, Hypoglycemic, Hepatoprotective, Renoprotective, Antibacterial, Antineoplastic.
indications. Watercress is traditionally indicated for: Constipation, Acute bronchitis, Hypercholesterolemia, Arthritis, Inflammation, Hair loss, Bronchitis, Odontalgia, Skin inflammation, Cancer supportive, Hypertension, Cough, Hyperglycemia, Oxidative stress, Eczema, and 19 further conditions.
constituents. Notable constituents of Watercress include: Glucosinolates (gluconasturtiin), Isothiocyanates (PEITC), Mustard glycosides, Mustard oils, Polyphenols, Flavonoids, Vitamins (C, K, A), Minerals (calcium, potassium, iron).
dose-reference. Reference preparation/dosing for Watercress: Dried herb 4-6 g/day; Fresh herb 20-30 g/day; Fresh juice 60-150 g/day; Leaf extract 500 mg/day (clinical studies); Hydroalcoholic extract ;
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