Nasturtium

Food and health uses

• The leaves are peppery flavored like watercress and are used in salads and as a garnish. Likewise, the colorful flowers are used for the same purposes. The green pods are made into pickles, which are equal to or superior to pickled capers.

• Nasturtiums have been used in herbal medicine for their antiseptic and expectorant qualities. They are said to be good for chest colds and to promote the formation of new blood cells. and has been used in herbal medicine for respiratory and urinary tract infections.

More information

• Purdue University

• Wikipedia

• Wildlife of Hawaii

• University of Florida

• Missouri Botanical Garden