Medical uses of Nasturtium

Externally, nasturtium can be used as an antimicrobial poultice or compress for treating local bacterial infections.

Internally, it has been used to fight bacterial infections and in particular respiratory infections. It has also been effective for some in treating influenza and the common cold. The leaves have a high vitamin C content. Vitamin C has been used to fight infection in the past.

The Tea has also been used to fight infections of the reproductive and urinary tract.

Parts used are the leaves and flowers.

Dislcaimer:
Please always contact your doctor first for any care you need. This is to just share what some have experienced with the natural herb, Nasturtium. It has not been tested by the food and drug administration.

Preparing Nasturtium for tea, compress or a poultice

There are few typical preparations you can use for nasturtiums.

Poultice:
You can bruise the leaves, then place between two thin layers of gauze and apply to the skin. (some say it is helpful to fight bacterial infections)

Nasturtium Tea:
Using one to two teaspoons of fresh nasturtium leaves, steep in boiling water for 10 - 15 minutes. Strain out the leaves. For adults, you can take up to three one cup servings of this a day.

Compress:
Soak a clean cloth in the nasturtium tea as prepared above and apply wherever needed.

Nasturtium leaves and flowers can have a medicinal effect when added to the diet.
Disclaimer: Please always rely first on your doctor/physician for all your health needs.

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