Indian cress (nasturtium) was called like this because it
was brought from "America" which in Europe's propaganda
was considered to be "India" [web06].
The healing effect of
Indian cress (nasturtium) - the list
-- [natural healing with nasturtium goes with teas
or pressed juice from leaves and flowers] or with
nasturtium seeds, mother tincture, powder [web01],
highly concentrated nasturtium [web02], or
combined with horseradish [web02].
-- a cure takes several weeks [web01]
-- freshly chewed, highest healing effect is
present: "The antibiotic active substances are
developed by an enzyme which are being split into
benzyl mustard oil during chewing and thus are
made available to the organism." [web01]
-- drying the leaves and flowers makes no sense,
because many vitamins and trace elements etc. will
be lost [web01]
-- the effect is antibiotic, antibacterial
[against bacteria, viruses, fungi] [web03], the
antibacterial effect comes from the benzyl mustard
oil, which inhibits the growth of bacteria; the
toxins of these bacteria are neutralized + also
the negative effects of yeast fungi + of fungi
shoots of "Candida albicans" are inhibited + the
germs staphylococci and streptococci are reduced
[web01]
-- benzyl mustard oil is also effective against
pus pathogens, against pathogens of urinary tract
infections, against pathogens of skin fungi
-- antiviral effect [web01]
-- promotes blood circulation [tea, chewed
leaves+flowers] [web02]
-- boosts the immune system [tea, chewed
leaves+flowers] [web01]
[web01] Nasturtium (orig. German: Kapuzinerkresse):
https://www.heilungsberichte.de/kapuzinerkresse-das-pflanzliche-antibiotikum/
[web02] Article: Medicinal plants: nasturtium can even
replace antibiotics (orig. German: Heilpflanzen:
Kapuzinerkresse kann sogar
Antibiotika ersetzen):
http://www.welt.de/gesundheit/article110238096/Kapuzinerkresse-kann-sogar-Antibiotika-ersetzen.html
[web03] Video: Nasturtium has antibiotic effect -
medicinal plant 2013 (orig. German: Kapuzinerkresse
hat antibiotische Wirkung - Heilpflanze 2013)
(3'42''):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsBtuZAGnQo
-- regarding Indian cress (nasturtium), laboratory
science has scientifically confirmed ALL healing
methods [web01]
Contraindications
-- because of the mustard oils, nasturtium is
unsuitable for infants + young children, so it's only
suitable from about 5 years [web01]
-- do not take it if you have stomach problems
(2'41'') [web03]
-- those with stomach or intestinal ulcers should not
take Indian cress (nasturtium) [web01]
Alcohol with nasturtium
-- you must know, people eating Indian cress
(nasturtium) tolerates less alcohol and be drunken
comes earlier than normal[web01]
-- Nasturtium seeds taken causes faster drunkenness
when consuming alcohol [web01]
[web01] Nasturtium (orig. German: Kapuzinerkresse):
https://www.heilungsberichte.de/kapuzinerkresse-das-pflanzliche-antibiotikum/
[web02] Article: Medicinal plants: nasturtium can even
replace antibiotics (orig. German: Heilpflanzen:
Kapuzinerkresse kann sogar Antibiotika ersetzen):
http://www.welt.de/gesundheit/article110238096/Kapuzinerkresse-kann-sogar-Antibiotika-ersetzen.html
[web03] Video: Nasturtium has antibiotic effect -
medicinal plant 2013 (orig. German: Kapuzinerkresse
hat antibiotische Wirkung - Heilpflanze 2013)
(3'42''):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsBtuZAGnQo
Details
-- Indian cress (nasturtium) is an "antibiotic universal
genius"
-- Indian cress (lat. also Tropaelum) has other popular
names [web01]
-- a similar effect have: basil, wild garlic, garden
rocket [web01]
-- Nasturtium contains mustard oil as does radishes have
(45'') [web04].
Origin from the Andes of Peru+Bolivia
-- the Great Nasturtium (lat. Tropaelum majus) originates
from South "America" like Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and
Bolivia [web01]
-- Indian cress originates from the Andes of Peru+Bolivia,
used there for desintoxication, against cough and
bronchitis etc., and it's a painkiller [web02]
Ingredients of the Greater Nasturtium
-- leaves and seeds contain mustard oil glycosides (benzyl
mustard oil) [web01] or:
-- the green leaves are edible, in the leaves is the
mustard oil with antibiotic activity (1'19'') [web03] or:
-- chewing the leaves, glucosinolates (flavoring
substance) are converted to mustard oils by human enzymes,
and these mustard oils have antibiotic activity [web02]
-- the leaves (and flowers [web02]) contain vitamins
(especially vitamin C), oxalic acid, flavonoids [web01]
-- the seeds contain curcubitacins, xyloglucones [web01]
-- the flowers contain among others carotenoids [web01]
-- further there are also vitamin B, iron, phosphorus,
sulfur, potassium, magnesium, ascorbic acid [web01]
The mode of action
-- it disinfects, has antibiotic and antibacterial
effect (2'58'') [web03]
-- nasturtium neutralizes bacteria, viruses, fungi
-- promotes blood circulation [web02]
-- Indian cress (nasturtium)+horseradish taken together
heals inflammation (e.g. sinuses, cystitis), bronchitis
[web02]
-- against acute colds and urinary tract infections, you
probably need to use highly concentrated Indian cress
(nasturtium) [web02]
-- Indications for internal use: Cough, bronchitis, skin
fungus -- Indications with external use: styes, sores --
ingestion of Indian cress seeds causes faster getting
drunk when drinking alcohol -- antibacterial effect comes
from benzyl mustard oil -- benzyl mustard oil inhibits the
growth of bacteria (gram positive and gram negative) + the
toxins of these bacteria are neutralized + the also
blocked are the effects of yeast fungi + fungi shoots of
"Candida albicans" + the germs staphylococci and
streptococci are reduced + the defense is increased, is
antiviral, reduces cancer -- the powder of the Indian
cress seeds has a laxative effect [web01]
-- Indian cress also helps against bad breath, because it
is just disinfecting, has antibiotic and
antibacterial effect, so also against bad
breath, this is logic (2'58'') [web03]
-- [the natural cure goes with teas or pressed juice from
leaves and flowers]
-- mostly a cure with it takes several weeks
-- indications in women: vaginal discharge+itching +
vaginal mycosis + vaginitis.
-- vaginal mycosis is also treated with nasturtium mother
tincture
-- vaginitis is treated with a mixture of mother tincture
and organic yogurt
-- benzyl mustard oil is also effective against pus
pathogens, against pathogens of urinary tract infections,
against pathogens of skin fungi
-- laboratory science has scientifically confirmed ALL
healing methods of nasturtium.
-- freshly chewed, there is highest healing effect.
Translation: "By chewing the leaves, the antibiotic active
ingredients are split by an enzyme forming benzyl mustard
oil and thus is made available for the organism."
-- drying the leaves and flowers has no use because many
vitamins and trace elements etc. are lost then [web01].
The use of nasturtium
Chewing Indian cress leaves (nasturtium)
-- the leaves can be plucked and chewed, then the pungency
of the mustard oil unfolds, is very healthy, disinfects
the mouth, throat and stomach against harmful germs
(2'35'') [web03]
Healings of respiratory tract infections
-- make a tea with Indian cress leaves + flowers and
inhale it, or only make a tea with just the Indian cress
leaves and drink it, this has an expectorant effect, the
respiratory tract is cleared, dried leaves+flowers are
also possible [web01]
-- against colds take 1 to 3 cups of Indian cress tea,
daily 20 to 30g of leaves+flowers is no problem for the
body, take it at a maximum of 1 week [web01]
Antibiotic pressed juice from nasturtium leaves with
some water - or the essence from the leaves with a
little water
-- has antibacterial+disinfectant effect [web01]
-- works against bronchitis, cough and kidney
inflammations -- regenerates stomach and intestinal mucous
membranes -- has an expectorant effect -- gives new energy
to elderly people [web01]
-- for wound treatment [web01]
-- massage into the scalp against hair loss [web01]
-- the leaves can be plucked off and chewed, then the
spiciness of the mustard oil develops, is very healthy,
disinfects mouth, throat and stomach against harmful germs
(2'35'') [web03]
Antibiotic Indian cress tea (nasturtium tea)
-- against bruises -- against muscle tension [web01]
-- make a tea of the leaves -- let it cool down lukewarm
-- dip the bandage in the tea and bind the part of the
body [web01]
Nasturtium tablets
-- when taken tablets of Indian cress against an acute
illness, mostly only high-doses of ingredients of
nasturtium are working [web01]
Antibiotic Capuchin Cress Powder
-- preventive -- against fungal infections -- against
candida infections -- against bladder inflammation
(cystitis) [web01]
-- 1 teaspoon twice daily pure or mixed in water [web01]
[Other preventions are
1) sodium bicarbonate+apple cider vinegar in water 2x a
year for 14 days and
2) the blood group diet]
Indian cress (nasturtium) in the kitchen
-- Nasturtium has a more intense and pungent flavor than
garden cress [web01]
-- make Nasturtium tea [web01]
-- Leaves and flowers can be cut into salads, too [web02]
-- Flowers and leaves can be cut into salads, flowers can
be used to make pesto (4'50'') [web05]
-- Leaves and flowers of nasturtium are cut into small
pieces and added to the salad, and one can put a complete
flower on the top of the dish as a decoration (55'')
[web04]
-- Nasturtium as a spice chopped small goes in soups, in
salads, as herb quark, herb butter, herb oil, in egg
dishes, in yogurt drinks, also goes on buttered bread,
replaces parsley [web01]
-- Nasturtium buds can be sprinkled with salt and left for
1 day, then they can be put in a glass with vinegar, and
this is a good caper replacement [web01]
Make fake capers (from [web05]).
The buds are like capers (4'58''): -- put the seeds in 1
jar, put lots of salt over them, shut the jar and shake
it, leave it in the fridge during 1 night, the following
day rinse off the liquid of the jar which was pulled out
of the buds, then store the buds in a vinegar 5% acid, add
some peppercorns and a chili which is not cut, so it must
not get too spicy so the caper flavor is not lost, then
cook the vinegar (8'0'') [web05]
-- have Indian cress as a medicinal plant: Against
infections, fungi, germs (8'15'') -- at the first sign of
a cold, chew a flower or leaf, or eat the fake capers
(8'27'') -- and now pour the vinegar decoction into the
jar with the fake capers, and then infuse in the
refrigerator for at least 4 weeks (9'6'') [web05]
Contraindications
-- because of the mustard oils, Indian cress (nasturtium)
is unsuitable for infants + small children, so only
suitable from about 5 years [web01]
-- do not take if you have stomach problems (2'41'')
[web03]
-- anyone who has stomach or intestinal ulcers should not
take nasturtium [web01]
-- you must know, the body tolerates less alcohol when
Indian cress (nasturtium) is consumed before [web01].
The articles
Dec 4, 2021: Indian cress (Nasturtium):
Name - nutritional value - natural medicine [web01] Indian cress (Nasturtium) – herbal antibiotic effect
& applications [web01] (orig. German: Kapuzinerkresse – pflanzliches
Antibiotikum Wirkung & Anwendung) [web01]
https://www.heilungsberichte.de/kapuzinerkresse-das-pflanzliche-antibiotikum/
[web01]
without date, in the Internet archives registeres first on
Dec 4, 2021:
https://web.archive.org/web/20210601000000*/https://www.heilungsberichte.de/kapuzinerkresse-das-pflanzliche-antibiotikum/
Promoting
the defense, antiviral effect, contains flavonoids,
is low in calories, has an expectorant effect,
contains Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E.
Indian cress (nasturtium) is more than just an
ornamental plant. In summer and in autumn, its
bright red or yellow flowers catch the eye, they are
a real feast for the eyes.
Indian cress (nasturtium) has been used as a
medicinal plant since time immemorial, and this
plant was named medicinal plant of the year in
2013.
Why nasturtium is an antibiotic universal genius
from the plant world and much more, you will learn
in this article.
Table of contents
1 Names and origin of the Indian
cress (nasturtium)
2 The active ingredients of
nasturtium
3 Nutritional values of
nasturtium
4 Nasturtium in popular medicine
4.1
Magical significance
5 Nasturtium in naturopathy
5.1
Nasturtium in gynecology
6 Nasturtium in science
7 Healing applications with
nasturtium
8 Nasturtium in the kitchen
9 Dosage of nasturtium
10 Contraindications (warnings)
11 Grow nasturtium yourself
12 Alternatives for nasturtium
13 Recipes for remedies
13.1
Organic yogurt with mother tincture of Indian cress
13.2
Nasturtium essence
13.3
Antibiotic nasturtium powder
14 Conclusion
15 Scientific studies on
nasturtium
16 Sources
Names and origin of the Indian
cress (nasturtium)
Who gave the name "Indian cress" to this plant? It was a
[Jesus fantasy] monastic order of the [Jesus fantasy]
Capuchins. And there are many more folk names like monk
cap and so on or Spanish Indian cress (Spanish
nasturtium). The botanical name is Tropaelum. Which
means "small tree hung with arms".
Indian cress (Tropaelum majus = Great Nasturtium) has
its origin in the South American region. This includes
Peru, Colombia, Ecuador and Bolivia.
The active ingredients of the
nasturtium
An important component of the cress are the mustard oil
glycosides (benzyl mustard oil) contained in the leaves
and seeds. The leaves contain many vitamins (primarily
vitamin C), oxalic acid and flavonoids. The seeds
contain: Curcubitacins and xyloglucones. The flowers
possess, among others, carotenoids. Other important
active ingredients are:
-- Vitamin B
-- Iron
-- Phosphorus
-- Sulfur
-- Potassium
-- Magnesium
-- Ascorbic acid
Nutritional values of Indian cress
(nasturtium)
The nutritional value of nasturtium is approximately
comparable to that of garden cress. There are several
species of nasturtium, 100 grams of cress contain about
33 kilocalories. Thus, the cress is very low in
calories. The main component of cress is water,
depending on the species, 100 grams of cress contain
about
-- 2 grams of carbohydrates
-- 4 grams of proteins
-- 0.5 grams of fat
The other components are water and are various plant
substances, vitamins and minerals.
Nasturtium in folk medicine
In the native countries of the nasturtium, it has been
used for many centuries in folk medicine as a
medicinal plant.
Fields of application are: (internally) for cough,
bronchitis and infestation of skin fungi.
In external use it is used to treat e.g. barley corns.
In addition, this medicinal plant is also used as a
wound herb (protection against infection). More about
this later in the article.
Magical significance
In Peru, Indian cress (nasturtium) was used to ward
off cattle plagues and in witchcraft.
For this purpose, amulets were made from the flowers,
which were then worn around the neck.
Another popular use was the consumption of the seeds.
It was believed that these have an aphrodisiac effect
and make merry.
The reason for this assumption can be explained by the
fact that after eating the seeds, much less alcohol is
tolerated.
This is provoking a faster reduction of inhibitions
than normally.
Nasturtium in natural medicine
The main medicinal property of the plant is its antibacterial
effect.
Responsible for this is the active ingredient benzyl
mustard oil. This ingredient inhibits the growth
of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. In
addition, it renders the toxins of these bacteria
harmless. The contained benzyl mustard oil, also has a
blocking effect against the growth of yeast fungi
and shoot fungi of Candida albicans. This active
ingredient also contributes to the fight against (the
otherwise resistant) germs such as staphylococci
and streptococci. Other healing properties are:
promoting defense, antiviral, anti-cancer,
inhibits the development of bronchial carcinoma - and
the powder from the seeds has a laxative effect.
In many cases, consumption of the plant parts is not
sufficient for treatment. In these cases, naturopaths
and more and more also orthodox physicians are
prescribing high-dose tablets containing the natural
active ingredients of nasturtium
Nasturtium in gynecology
In gynecology, the active ingredients of nasturtium are
used for many illnesses. However, consumption of
the plant parts is usually not sufficient here either.
Here, high-dose tablets are usually prescribed.
In most cases, the treatment lasts several weeks.
The following illnesses are treated:
-- discharge and itching (in the days before
menstruation)
-- vaginal fungus
-- vaginitis
Vaginal mycosis is sometimes treated locally with a
mother tincture.
Vagina inflammation (vaginitis) can be treated with a
mixture of the mother tincture and organic yogurt
according to a recipe by Margret Madejsky (see below for
the recipe).
[Diseases of the vagina also cure with coconut oil].
Indian cress (nasturtium) in science
Science has been able to confirm the effects of many
popular medicinal applications and support them with
research results. The most important finding is
the remarkable antibiotic effect of nasturtium.
It was found that the benzyl mustard oil it contains (in
a minimum concentration) has an antibiotic effect
against pus pathogens and against certain
pathogens that can cause urinary tract infections.
Similar results were obtained for efficacy against skin
fungi. The antiviral and defense-increasing effect
of nasturtium was also confirmed.
Healing applications with Indian
cress (nasturtium)
Nasturtium has the highest healing effect when used
fresh.
When chewed, the antibiotic active ingredients are
broken down by an enzyme into benzyl mustard oil
and thus made available to the organism.
When dried, many valuable ingredients such as vitamins
and trace elements are lost.
Against upper respiratory tract infections
For upper respiratory tract infections, you can scald
the leaves of the plant with boiling water and use
for inhalation, which has an expectorant effect.
As an expectorant
You can also prepare a tea from fresh leaves and
flowers, which has an expectorant effect and clears the
airways. As an alternative to fresh leaves and
flowers, you can use dried leaves for tea, but you
should access them only when fresh leaves are not
available.
For fungal infections
If you are prone to candida infections or bladder
infections, antibiotic Indian cress powder
(recipe below) can be taken as a prevention. Twice daily
1 teaspoon pure or mixed in water.
For bronchitis, cough and kidney inflammation
The freshly squeezed juice from the leaves of
nasturtium, has an antibacterial and disinfecting
effect. The juice mixed with a little water, helps with
bronchitis, cough and kidney inflammation, regenerates
stomach and intestinal mucous membranes, also
dissolves mucus and has a strengthening effect on the
elderly.
Wound treatment
Healing wounds, the juice of the leaves can also
be used.
Against hair loss
As a natural remedy for hair loss, the juice of the
leaves is also said to be helpful. For this purpose, massage
the juice diluted in water into the scalp.
For all the mentioned applications, an essence of
the leaves can also be used.
(Recipe for this below)
For bruises and muscle tension
Indian cress (nasturtium) can also be used externally,
just make a tea of the leaves, let it cool down to a
hand warm temperature using this infusion for
bandages (poultices)
Indian cress (nasturtium) in the
kitchen
Indian cress salad (nasturtium salad)
Nasturtium can be used internally for tea, but also for
the preparation of dishes. Externally, infusions of
leaves and flowers can be used for inhalations and
for poultices.
You can use the cress in many ways for seasoning and
for preparing soups or salads. The leaves and
flowers can be used chopped small as an alternative to
parsley, as well as they are very suitable for the
preparation of herbal quark, herb butter, herb oil,
savory egg dishes or yogurt dips.
Indian cress (nasturtium) can also be used as a substitute
for capers. To do this, put the buds in a glass,
sprinkle the buds of cress with salt, close this and
leave it for 1 day. Put them in a jar and pour vinegar
over them.
You can also chop the leaves and flowers and sprinkle
them on buttered sandwiches, similar to garden
cress. In principle, you can replace garden cress with
nasturtium, but you should use it a little more
sparingly than garden cress because of its more
intense and pungent flavor.
Dosage of nasturtium
When you have a cold, you should drink one to three cups
of tea made from the cress every day for up to a week.
Daily 20 to 30 grams of leaves and flowers are not
provoking side effects.
Contraindications
Indian cress (nasturtium) is not suitable for infants
and young children due to its high content of mustard
oils. You should also avoid it if you suffer from
stomach or intestinal ulcers. The cress can reduce
alcohol tolerance [so people is drunk earlier than
normal].
Grow Indian cress (nasturtium)
yourself
Nasturtium seeds
If you have a garden, you can grow the plant yourself.
Since the plant is completely unpretentious and
tolerates shade, it can be grown also on the terrace
or balcony. Since the plant grows strongly in
length and the shoots can grow up to three meters, it
needs a climbing support.
For cultivation, a sunny or semi-shaded location is
optimal, the soil should be nutrient-rich and slightly
moist. When the soil is dry or too sandy you can improve
it with compost, also planting soil from the garden
market is suitable. Cress is grown from seed,
sowing should be done directly into the open ground at
the end of May. Since cress is a dark germinator, you
should press the seeds about 2 centimeters deep into
the soil. The soil should always be slightly
moistened, but never too moist. If the large leaves have
formed, you can already harvest the leaves.
Alternatives to nasturtium
As alternatives to nasturtium, various garden herbs are
suitable, for example basil or wild garlic. Arugula
is also an alternative due to its mustard oil content.
Leaf lettuce can be used similarly to cress, but the
flavor is less intense.
Recipes for remedies
Mother tincture in organic yogurt
[against vagina illnesses]:
-- 2 tsp. organic natural yogurt
-- 8-10 drops of mother tincture Tropaeolum (nasturtium,
Indian cress)
-- 2-3 drops of lavender essential oil
-- Mix all ingredients together and gently insert into
vagina using a clean 5 ml disposable syringe. Put
absorbent cotton in front of it.
Useful before bedtime.
[Vagina diseases also cure with coconut oil].
Capuchin cress essence
-- [Put 1 handful of leaves in a glass], pour 250 ml of
high-proof grain brandy over 1 handful of leaves, [close
the glass] and place it in the sun for 10 days.
-- Then filter and bottle.
Antibiotic Indian cress powder
-- Harvest several handfuls of nasturtium leaves, making
sure they are not wilted.
-- Weigh the leaves on a scale
-- Cut the leaves very finely
-- Place the chopped leaves in a grating bowl and grind
with an equal amount of milk sugar to make a uniform
paste.
-- Spread the pulp 2mm thin on wrapping paper and let it
dry for 3 days in an airy place.
-- Grind the dried paste into a powder with a mortar.
-- Fill the powder into an amber jar.
Now it will keep for several months. However, it loses
its healing power with time.
Conclusion
Nasturtium contains mustard oils, vitamin C and
minerals. It is even used in medicine as an alternative
to antibiotics. A great advantage of the herbal
antibiotic effect is that, unlike chemically produced
antibiotics, resistance does not occur. The ingredients
strengthen the immune system and have a healing effect
on inflammations.
With this number of (scientifically confirmed effects),
it is not surprising that Indian cress (nasturtium) was
chosen as the medicinal plant of the year 2013. In the
kitchen, there are many possible applications for the
leaves and flowers of the plant. For the treatment of
colds, the plant is suitable for the preparation of tea
and for inhalations. Infusions from the leaves can be
used for poultices.
Scientific studies on Indian cress
(nasturtium)
A study by Heidelberg researchersexamined
the effect of nasturtium and the mustard oils it
contains. According to the study, fungi, bacteria
and viruses are killed, but the special effect of
the mustard oils was shown in a combination of
nasturtium and horseradish. The mustard oils had a
healing effect on urinary tract infections. The
curative effect was also shown in respiratory diseases
such as sinusitis and bronchitis.
(Report (German): https://www.klinikum.uni-heidelberg.de/Phytomedizin-Traditionelles-Wissen-modern-genutzt.109013.0.html
Oct 16, 2012: "Medicinal plants:
Indian cress (nasturtium) can even replace
antibiotics" [web02] (orig. German: Heilpflanzen: Kapuzinerkresse kann
sogar Antibiotika ersetzen) [web02]
http://www.welt.de/gesundheit/article110238096/Kapuzinerkresse-kann-sogar-Antibiotika-ersetzen.html
-- comes from the Andes of Peru+Bolivia, is used
there against poisoning, cough and bronchitis etc.,
is also a painkiller.
-- leaves and flowers can be cut into salad
-- contains a lot of vitamin C
-- by chewing, glucosinolates (flavoring substance)
are converted into mustard oils by human enzymes,
and these mustard oils then have an antibiotic
effect
-- neutralizes bacteria, viruses, fungi
-- promotes blood circulation
-- nasturtium+horseradish taken together heal
inflammations (e.g. sinuses, cystitis), bronchitis
-- for acute colds and urinary tract infections, you
probably need to use highly concentrated Indian
cress (nasturtium).
The
article:
<In 2013, a pharmaceutical plant was declared
as medical plant of the Year: Indian cress
(nasturtium). However, it is highly underrated as
a remedy. Depending on the illness, it can be as
effective as antibiotics.
It contains a lot of vitamin C, can inhibit the
development of bacteria, viruses and fungi, and
promotes blood circulation: Because of these
positive properties, the great nasturtium
(Tropaeolum majus) has now been chosen by scientists
at the University of Würzburg as the medicinal plant
of 2013.
Even more important is the medical effect from the
glucosinolates. Glucosinolates are found above all
in cruciferous plants, they are responsible for the
pungent taste and are converted by human enzymes
into mustard oils, which in turn can inhibit the
multiplication of many pathogens.
The study group of development history of natural
medicine (orig. German: Studienkreis
Entwicklungsgeschichte der Arzneipflanzenkunde)
declared that the climbing and creeping plant with
the bright yellow-orange flowers could possibly
partially replace the intake of antibiotic pills and
thus avoid resistance to the drug.
Just as effective as antibiotics, depending on
the illness
Taken together with horseradish root, the plant's
herb could possibly even combat sinusitis,
bronchitis and cystitis as effectively as
antibiotics.
Indian cress (nasturtium) is still an underrated
medicine, says Mr. Johannes Gottfried Mayer of the
Würzburg Study Group [in the town of Würzburg,
Germany]. "It's a plant that almost everyone knows
and that grows in many gardens. So people quickly
think it's something banal. But that's not the case
here," the scientist says.
Climbing over walls or creeping on the ground, the
plant with its bright yellow-orange to red petals is
found in many gardens. The German name refers to the
shape of the flowers, which resembles the hoods of
[Jesus fantasy] monks [or other frocks]
For
poisoning, cough and bronchitis
Their original homeland are the Andes of Peru and
Bolivia. In the popular medicine of the natives of
South America, the plant is still used today, for
example, against intoxication, or against cough and
bronchitis.
Even the Incas are said to have used it as a
painkiller and miracle cure. "You can eat both the
flowers and the leaves in the salad," Mayer said.
However, the plant is more likely to help prevent
colds and urinary tract infections. "For the acute
case, the dosage is probably not sufficient."
dpa/epd/oc>
[The last phrase was said probably only for not
beeing attacked by criminal pharma].
2017: Chewing Indian cress
(nasturtium) leaves with mustard oil with antibiotic
and antibacterial effects [web03]
Video: Nasturtium has antibiotic effect - medicinal
plant 2013 (3'42'') [web03]
(orig. German: Video: Kapuzinerkresse hat
antibiotische Wirkung - Heilpflanze 2013 (3'42'')
[web03]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsBtuZAGnQo [web03]
Indian cress (nasturtium) on balcony, only the
leaves [1] - Indian cress (nasturtium) with
flowers [6]
Video: Indian cress (Nasturtium) has
antibiotic effect - medicinal plant 2013
(3'42'')
(orig. German:
Kapuzinerkresse hat antibiotische
Wirkung - Heilpflanze 2013)
Video: Indian cress
(Nasturtium) has antibiotic
effect - medicinal plant 2013
(3'42'')
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsBtuZAGnQo
- YouTube channel: Balkongarten
- uploaded on August 7, 2017
-- if you sow late only in June, then no more flowers
come (48'') [web03]
-- the green leaves are edible, in the leaves is the mustard
oil with antibiotic effect (1'19'')
[web03]
-- Indian cress (nasturtium) grows best in moist soil
in partial shade, likes to grow along brooks, etc.
(1'55'') [web03]
-- leaves can be plucked off and chewed, then the
pungency of the mustard oil unfolds, is very healthy,
disinfects mouth, throat and stomach against harmful
germs (2'35'') [web03]
-- Contraindications: do not take it in case of
stomach problems (2'41'') [web03]
-- also helps against bad breath, because it just
disinfects, is acting as an antibiotic and
antibacterial, so also against bad breath,
this is logic (2'58'') [web03]
-- growing of Indian cress (nasturtium) in the garden
or on the balcony is not difficult (3'15'') [web03]
Video commentary
In the garden, Indian cress (nasturtium) is a pest
catcher
@McMariesKleingartenwelt
5 years ago
I really love nasturtiums too. I didn't know about the
antibiotic effect until now - learned something again.
I also like the flowers in salads. It also
attracts pests in the vegetable bed and keeps them
away from the other plants. [web03]
Grow
Indian cress (nasturtium) yourself: Sow seeds 2cm
deep from the end of May [after the last frost days
at 15-20ºC].
-- in autumn you can harvest the seeds yourself and
sow them the next year (1'29'') [web05]
-- on the windowsill you can let the seeds germinate
on the windowsill, then set it out and then it will
just flower from June (1'34'') [web05]
-- the pre-cultivated nasturtium flowers will flower
much earlier than the one that are sown on the soil
(1'43'') [web05]
Sun, partial shade, shade
-- it's not difficult to grow Indian cress
(nasturtium) in the garden or on the balcony (3'15'')
[web03]
-- this works in the garden, on the terrace or on the
balcony, in the sun, partial shade or in the shade,
the plant climbs up columns, walls and grates upwards
with shoots up to 3m long [web01]
-- in the sun, Indian cress (nasturtium) makes more
buds and flowers -- in the shade, it makes more leaves
and longer tendrils [probably to reach the sun
somewhere] (1'22'') [web05]
-- the Indian cress (nasturtium) even grows on the
north balcony, where it then overgrows everything in
August and September (2'6'') [web05]
-- the climbing nasturtium grows much better than the
compact one and this plant decorates any balcony
parapet or is also a window protection privacy shield
(2'51'') [web05]
-- the leaves are water repellent with the "lotus
effect", like reed or columbine (3'16'') [web05]
The environment
-- the flowers of Indian cress (nasturtium) are very
popular for insects, e.g. bumblebees (3'36'') [web05]
-- Earwigs crawl into the flowers, and slugs eat the
leaves (4'34'') [web05]
-- Aphids like nasturtiums, and gardeners put them
where other plants are at risk from aphids, so the
aphids only attack nasturtiums (3'50'') [web05]
-- then the ladybugs will come to eat the aphids
putting an end to them (4'2'') [web05]
The earth
-- Indian cress (nasturtium) grows best in moist soil
in partial shade, it likes to grow along brooks , etc.
(1'55'') [web03]
-- if you sow late only in June, flowers will not come
any more (48'') [web03]
-- soil must be nutrient rich+always slightly moist,
plant soil from hobby center, dry and sandy soils need
compost [web01]
-- the seeds are put 2cm into the soil at the end of
May [after the last frost days] [web01]
-- already the first big leaves can be harvested
[web01].
-- in addition, the nasturtium in the vegetable bed
attracts the pests and keeps them away from the other
plants [web03].
Video: Sowing Indian cress
(nasturtium) [web04]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spg1ixPsR0c [web04]
Video:
Growing nasturtium: sowing and growing (2'30'') (orig. German: Kapuzinerkresse anbauen: aussähen
und wachsen lassen)
Nasturtium seeds [2] - bamboo stick with marking 2cm
[3]
Bamboo stick pushes seeds into the soil [4] - The
balcony box with nasturtium needs water [5]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spg1ixPsR0c -
YouTube channel: Balkongarten
- uploaded on May 27, 2017
-- Indian cress (nasturtium) is sown at the end of May
[after the last days of frost] (35'') [web04]
-- Nasturtium contains mustard oil just like radishes
(45'') [web04]
-- leaves and flowers of nasturtium are added to salad in
small pieces and you can put a whole flower on top of the
dish for decoration (55'') [web04]
-- garden soil is spread in a balcony tub, combined with
some worm humus [with worm eggs in it] (1'11'') [web04]
-- the optimal germination temperature is 15 to 20
degrees, and the seeds must be put 2cm deep in the soil,
it's a dark seedling (1'30'') [web04]
-- you can mark a thin bamboo stick with 2cm and poke the
seeds with it to the mark in the depth, and then water
well (1'51'') [web04]
-- Trick 1: You can put the seeds in water for 1 hour to
let them pre-sprout, then the seeds will germinate faster
(2'5'') [web04]
-- Trick 2: You can use chamomile tea for pre-sprouting,
then the nasturtium should become even more resistant
(2'12'') [web04]
-- webpage www.balkongarten-blog.de
-- and now you can only wait until it sprouts (2'22'')
[web04]
Another video: Indian cress (Nasturtium):
locations - lice and ladybugs - making fake capers
[web05] My miracle plant for balcony, garden, kitchen and the
immune system | the allotment garden of Mr. Horst
[web05] (orig. German: Meine Wunderpflanze für Balkon, Garten,
Küche und das Immunsystem | Horst sein Schrebergarten)
[web05]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA9tioKdt1M [web05]
Video: My
miracle plant for balcony,
garden, kitchen and the immune
system | the allotment garden of
Mr. Horst (9'29'')
(orig. German: Meine Wunderpflanze
für Balkon, Garten, Küche und das
Immunsystem | Horst sein
Schrebergarten)
Video: My miracle plant for balcony,
garden, kitchen and the immune
system | the allotment garden of Mr.
Horst (9'29'')
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA9tioKdt1M -
YouTube channel: rbb -
uploaded on Aug 8, 2021
Video minutes:
Horst with Indian cress (nasturtium) [7] - Indian cress
(nasturtium), flower with bee [8] - Nasturtium leaf is
water-repellent with lotus effect [9]
-- in the sun it makes more buds and flowers -- in the
shade it makes more leaves and longer tendrils (1'22'') --
in the fall you can harvest the seeds yourself and sow
them the next year (1'29'') -- on the windowsill you can
let the seeds germinate on the windowsill, then set them
out and then they bloom so from June (1'34'') -- the
pre-cultivated nasturtium blooms much earlier than the one
growing directly in the soil (1'43'') -- the nasturtium
grows even on the north balcony, where it then overgrows
everything in August and September (2'6'') -- the climbing
nasturtium grows much better than the compact one and this
tendril decorates every balcony parapet or is also a
privacy screen (2'51'') -- the leaves are water-repellent
with the "lotus effect", like reed or columbine (3'16'')
-- the flowers of the nasturtium are very popular for the
insects, e.g., with bumblebees (3'36'') [web05]
-- Aphids like Indian cress (nasturtiums), and gardeners
put them where other plants are at risk from aphids, so
aphids only attack nasturtiums (3'50'') -- Ladybugs then
finish off the aphids and that's the end of the aphids
(4'2'') -- Earwigs crawl into the flowers, and slugs eat
the leaves (4'34'') -- Flowers and leaves can be cut into
salads, and you can make pesto from the flowers (4'50'')
[web05]
Make fake capers
The buds are like capers (4'58''): -- you put the seeds in
1 jar, sprinkle a lot of salt over it, close the jar+shake
it, leave it in the fridge for 1 night, rinse the liquid
which is pulled out by the salt, then store them in a
vinegar 5% acid, with peppercorns and a chili not cut, so
it must not get too spicy so that the caper taste is not
lost, then simmer the vinegar (8'0'') - medicinal plant:
Against infections, fungi, germs (8'15'') -- at the first
sign of a cold, you can chew a flower or a leaf, or eat
the fake capers (8'27'') -- and now pour the vinegar
decoction into the jar with the fake capers and then
infuse in the refrigerator for at least 4 weeks (9'6'')
[web05]
Nasturtium seeds [10] - Nasturtium seeds after 1 night
in salt with the liquid drawn out [11] - Vinegar
decoction with peppercorns [12]
Sources
[web01] Indian cress (Nasturtium) (orig. German:
Kapuzinerkresse):
https://www.heilungsberichte.de/kapuzinerkresse-das-pflanzliche-antibiotikum/
[web02] Article: Medicinal plants: nasturtium can even
replace antibiotics (orig. German: Heilpflanzen:
Kapuzinerkresse kann sogar Antibiotika ersetzen):
http://www.welt.de/gesundheit/article110238096/Kapuzinerkresse-kann-sogar-Antibiotika-ersetzen.html
[web03] Video: Nasturtium has antibiotic effect - medicinal
plant 2013 (orig. German: Kapuzinerkresse hat antibiotische
Wirkung - Heilpflanze 2013) (3'42''):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsBtuZAGnQo
[web04] Video: Nasturtium balcony garden (orig. German:
Kapuzinerkresse Balkon Garten) (2'30''):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spg1ixPsR0c
[web05] Video: My miracle plant for balcony, garden, kitchen
and the immune system | Horst his allotment (orig. German:
Meine Wunderpflanze für Balkon, Garten, Küche und das
Immunsystem | Horst sein Schrebergarten):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA9tioKdt1M
[web06] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tropaeolum
Photo sources
[1] Nasturtium on balcony, only the leaves: video:
Nasturtium has antibiotic effect - medicinal plant 2013
(orig. German: apuzinerkresse
hat antibiotische Wirkung - Heilpflanze 2013)
(3'42''): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsBtuZAGnQo
[2,3,4,5] Video: Grow nasturtium: sow and grow (orig.
German: Kapuzinerkresse anbauen: aussähen und wachsen
lassen) (2'30''):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spg1ixPsR0c
[2] Nasturtium seeds - [3] Bamboo stick with marker 2cm -
[4] Bamboo stick pokes seeds into the soil - [5] Water
balcony box with nasturtium well
[6] Indian cress (nasturtium) with flowers: video:
Nasturtium has antibiotic effect - medicinal plant 2013
(orig. German: Kapuzinerkresse
hat antibiotische Wirkung - Heilpflanze 2013)
(3'42''): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsBtuZAGnQo
[7,8,9,10,11,12] Video: My miracle plant for balcony,
garden, kitchen and the immune system | Horst his allotment
(orig. German: Meine Wunderpflanze für Balkon, Garten,
Küche und das Immunsystem | Horst sein Schrebergarten)
(9'29''):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZA9tioKdt1M
[7] Horst with nasturtium - [8] Nasturtium flower with bee -
[9] Nasturtium leaf water repellent with lotus effect
[10] Nasturtium seeds - [11] Nasturtium seeds after 1 night
in salt with the liquid extracted - [12] Vinegar broth with
peppercorns
