| Scientific Name |
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek |
| Common Name |
Nasturtium officinale, watercress |
| Photo link |
http://www.odu.edu/webroot/instr/sci/plant.nsf/0/8503c5f9f021bd8685256c3f006d133b?OpenDocument |
| Other Uses |
Folk uses include urinary tract infection, and cough due to upper respiratory infections. (NMCD; http://www.naturaldatabase.com/monograph.asp?mono_id=526&brand_id=, accessed 4/27/04). |
| Formulations used by Informants |
Commercially prepared pill/capsule/tablet (Natures sunshine CoQ10 Plus). |
| Phytochemistry |
Benzyl mustard oil, (benzyl isothiocyante) and vitamin C (NMCD accessed 4/27/04). |
| Potential Adverse Effects |
Large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation; topical use may cause skin irritaion (NMCD accessed 4/27/04). |
| Potential Medication Interactions |
No clinical medication interactions were found. |
| References |
http://www.itis.usda.gov/index.html |
