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Nasturtium

Nasturtium is a plant whose parts growing above the ground are used to make medicine. Nasturtium is used in combination with other plants to treat infections of the urinary tract, swollen airways, coughs and bronchitis. Nasturtium is sometimes applied directly to the skin in combination with other plants for mild muscle pain.

How does nasturtium work?

Nasturtium contains vitamin C and may help fight bacteria, fungi, viruses and tumors.

How effective is nasturtium?

There is not enough scientific data to make a statement about the effectiveness of nasturtium for coughs, bronchitis and urinary tract infections, as well as for mild muscle pain when applied to the skin. Further scientific research is needed to evaluate the effectiveness of nasturtium in these applications.

Safety and side effects

Nasturtium may be safe and harmless for adults when applied to the skin in combination with other plants. However, it may cause skin irritation, which appears to be particularly the case with long-term use. There is not enough information on the safety and safety of nasturtium taken orally. Nasturtium taken orally may cause stomach upset, kidney damage and other side effects.

Precautions and warnings:

Pregnancy and lactation: not enough is known about the use of nasturtium during pregnancy and lactation. For this reason, pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid nasturtium.

Children: Nasturtium is not safe for children when taken orally. There is not enough information on whether nasturtium applied to the skin is safe and harmless for children.

Stomach or intestinal ulcers: You should not take nasturtium if you suffer from stomach or intestinal ulcers, as it is not safe to take it for these conditions. Kidney diseases: You should not take nasturtium if you suffer from kidney disease, as it is not safe or safe to take with kidney disease.

Interactions

There is currently no information on interactions between nasturtium and medicines or supplements.

Dosage

An appropriate dosage of nasturtium depends on various factors such as age, state of health and others. At the present time, there is insufficient scientific data to make a statement about appropriate dosage ranges for nasturtium. For this reason, you should follow the dosage instructions on the label and/or consult a doctor or pharmacist before use.

References

  1. Pintao AM, Pais MS, Coley H, et al. In vitro and in vivo antitumor activity of benzyl isothiocyanate: a natural product from Tropaeolum majus. Planta Med 1995;61:233-6.