Water Cress



nasturtium officinale

MEDICINAL PARTS
Leaves, roots and young shoots.

CAUTION
Excessive or prolonged use can lead to kidney problems.

It should not be taken daily and no more
than 3 weeks even with interruptions.

Juice should not be taken undiluted, because it can
produce inflammations in the throat and stomach.

Some doctors caution against use during pregnancy.

PREPERATION AND DOSAGE
Watercress must be used fresh.

INFUSION
Use one teaspoon young soota in one half cup of water.
Take one half cup freshly made three times daily.

To maintain the greatest possible vitamin content,
do not steep a long time or boil.

JUICE
One teaspoon in milk or water, three times daily

Fresh watercress juice can be obtained
with an electric vegetable juicer.


Source(s)
Watercress Herb (Nasturtium officinale; Xi Yang Cai) Powder 1/4 lb bottle: HE

Watercress Herb (Nasturtium officinale; Xi Yang Cai) 30 vegicap bottle: HE

Watercress Herb (Nasturtium officinale; Xi Yang Cai) Cut & Sifted: 1 lb: V




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