Nasturtium

Health Benefits and uses of Nasturtium are

This plant has one specific purpose which can be beneficial in treating dozens of common problems. It is an anti-microbial herb which can serve as a natural antibiotic. Nasturtium is indicated for external and internal bacterial infections.

• It can be used to cleanse and protect minor scrapes and cuts,
• to defend and strengthen the body from infections of the respiratory tract, and
• to treat Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
• A good source of immune boosting vitamin C as well, nasturtium may be an ideal natural remedy for helping the body overcome the common cold and influenza.
• Research has proven that this plant's effectiveness as a natural antibiotic is comparable to the use of conventional antibiotic drugs. When combined with horseradish root, nasturtium herb was just as effective for treating acute sinusitis, acute bronchitis, and acute urinary tract infections and in fact was found to be a safer solution. In another study of treating urinary tract infections in children nasturtium, along with other natural remedies such as cranberry, probiotics, and horseradish, again proved beneficial although officially the results were not conclusive.