Garden nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus · Tropaeolaceae
Garden nasturtium
Capucine
Tropaeolum majus
Tropaeolaceae
Traditionally used
Garden nasturtium — a peppery salad leaf and flower carrying a mustard-oil glycoside with genuine antibacterial action. Eaten fresh or as a short infusion, traditionally for urinary-tract and respiratory infections. Everyday amounts are well tolerated.
In three languages
Français — Capucine des jardins — feuille et fleur poivrées portant un hétéroside sulfuré à l'action antibactérienne réelle. Consommée fraîche ou en courte infusion, traditionnellement pour infections urinaires et respiratoires. Bien tolérée aux doses usuelles.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
European phytotherapy; benzyl-mustard-oil (glucotropaeolin) pharmacology
Kept alongside