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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Nasturtium officinale
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Various parts of the entire plant, frequently differing by
country and/or culture
Chemicals this herb contains:
Several trace element minerals, such as vanadium and cobalt
Vitamins A, C, B-1 and B-2
KNOWN EFFECTS
Provides a good source of vitamins and minerals to treat or
prevent various deficiencies.
Miscellaneous information:
Watercress is a nutritious food source. Toxicity is unlikely.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Treats kidney infections.
Treats urinary bladder stones.
Increases urine flow.
Treats heart disease.
Diminishes pain during childbirth.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
No contraindications if you are not pregnant and do not take
amounts larger than a reputable manufacturer recommends on the
package.
Consult your doctor if you:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy:
Problems in pregnant women taking small or usual amounts have
not been proved. But the chance of problems does exist. Don't
use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Breast-feeding:
Problems in breast-fed infants of lactating mothers taking
small or usual amounts have not been proved. But the chance of
problems does exist. Don't use unless prescribed by your doctor.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
None expected if you are beyond childhood and under 45,
basically healthy and take for only a short time.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Comparative-toxicity rating not available from standard
references.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
None expected
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