Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Garden nasturtium

Plant

Family

Tropaeolaceae

English

Garden nasturtium, Climbing nasturtium, Common nasturtium, Indian-cress, Monks cress, Nasturium, Nasturtium, Tropaeolum majus

Latin

Tropaeolum majus Linnaeus, Tropæolum majus L.

Plantparts

Bud, Cortex, Flower, Flowers bud, foliage, Green seed, Leaf, Seed, Unspecified, Whole herb

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

accumulation of fluids, Ache, Aches, Acne, Acne vulgaris, Acute coryza, Acute viral nasopharyngitis, Aids digestion, Amygdalitis, Analgesic, angina, Anodyne, Anorexia, Anorexy, Antalgic, Anti-acne, Antianginal, Anti-bacterial, Antibacterial Agent, Antibiotic, Anti-Bronchitic, Anti-dandruff, Anti-eczemic, Anti-flu, Antifungal, Antifungal Agent, Antiinflammatory, antiinflammatory agent, Anti-scorbutic, Antiseptic, Anti-Staphylococcic, Anti-Tubercular, Aperient, Aphrodisiac, Appetite stimulant, Appetizer, Appetizing, Asthenia of kidney, Bactericidal, Bactericide, Bacteriostatic, bad digestion, baktericidal, benificial effect on the digestion, Blackhead, Bladder infection, Bladder infections, Bladder inflammation, blood cleanser, blood cleansing, Blood-purifier, Brittleness of the bones, Bronchial catarrh, Bronchitis, Bronquite, Calmative, Calming of nerves, catharic, Cathartic, chill, Chills, Chronic pain, Cleanses the blood, Cold, colds, Common cold, Constipation, Consumption, Costive, Costiveness, Cough, Coughing, Coughs, Cutaneous conditions, Cutaneous Eruptions, cystitis, Cystitis acuta, Dandruff, depurant, Depurative, dermatological, dermatological complaints, Dermatosis, Digestive, Digestive stimulant, digestive trouble, Digestive weakness, disinfectant, disorder of the kidneys, dispepsia, Diuretic, Dyschezia, dyspepsia, Dyssynergic defaecation, Eczema, eruption, Eupeptic, excema, expectorant, Expellant of phlegm, Flu, flu-like infections, fungicide, Fungitoxic, fungus, General inflammation, General inflammations, Good for digestion, Gripe, Grippe, Head colds, Herbal tonic, improves appetite, improves digestion, inappetence, Increases sexual desire, Increases the appetite, indigestion, Infected sore throats, infection of the urinary organs, infections in the urinary tract, infections of respiratory tract, Inflammation, inflammation in general, inflammation of kidneys, inflammation of pelvis of kidney, Inflammation of the bladder, inflammation of the kidney, Inflammation of the throat, Inflammation of the tonsils, inflammations, Inflammations in general, Influenza, Insomnia, Kidney Ailments, kidney complaints, kidney disease, kidney diseases, kidney disorders, Kidney infection, kidney infections, Kidney inflammation, Kidney inflammations, kidney problem, kidney problems, Kidney tonic, Kidney treatment, kidney trouble, lack of appetite, Laxative, Loss of appetite, Love drug, Lung ailments, Lung complaints, lung disease, lung diseases, lung disorders, Lung problems, movements of the bowel, MTB, Mucolytic agent, Nephritis, Nephropathy, Osteoporosis, Pain, painful disorders, Painkiller, pain relief, pain relieving, Pains, pains in general, pain stilling, Peritonsillar abscess, Phthisis, Phthisis pulmonalis, Phthysis, Pick-me-up, pimples, Poor appetite, Poor digestion, prevents inflammation of the throat, Promotes digestion, Psoriasis, Psychostimulants, PTA, Pulmonary Conditions, pulmonary disease, purgative, purify blood, purify the blood, pyelitis, Quinsy, Rash, Rashes, reduce fluid retention, relaxes the nervous system, Renal disease, Renal disorders, renal problems, renal pyelitis, Respiratory tract infection, scorbutus, Scrofula, Scrofulosis, Scurvy, sedative, skin disease, Skin diseases, skin disorders, skin eruption, Skin Eruptions, skin problems in general, skin rashes, sleeplessness, soothe, soothes nerves, Soothing, Sore throat, spots, staphylococs, Stimulant, Stimulants, Stimulant to increase appetite, stimulates digestion, stimulate the appetite, stimulating, streptococcal infection, TB, the flue, throat infections, throat inflammation, Throat pain, to cleanse the blood, Tonic, tonsilitis, Tonsillitis, tranquilizer, Tranquilliser, tranquillizer, tuberculosis, Urinary bladder inflammation, urinary infection, urinary infections, urinary tract infection, Used as an antiseptic, Used as a stimulant, Used in the treatment of cough, Warming digestive

Women's diseases

Absence of a menstrual period, Amenorrhea, Amenorrhœa, Amenorrhoea, Amenorrhœa, Amenorrhoea, encourages menstruation, promote the onset of menstruation

Foods

caper substitute, Condiment, culinary, Culinary herb, salad, spice

Other uses

deters insects, hair lotion, hair tonic, hair wash, Insecticidal, Insecticide, Insectifuge, Insect repellent, repels insects

TCM - Traditional Chinese medicine

TCM MERIDIAN: NA, Traditional Chinese medicine, Used in traditional Chinese medicin

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical used by Ribeirinhos in the North Araguaia microregion, Mato Grosso, Brazil, Phytomedical use in Brazil

Ingredients

 11-Eicosenoic-Acid, Antibacterial, ascorbic acid, ash, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Chlorogenic acid, enzyme, Erucic acid, essential oil, fat, Fibres, fructose, glucose, Glucosinolates, Glucotropaeolin, Glucuronic acid, Helenin, iron, Isoquercetin, Kaempferol, Kaempferol-Glucoside, lutein, Maltose, mineral salt, mustard oil, myrocin, Niacin, oxalic acid, pectin, Peroxidase, phosphorus, protein, Quercetin, resin, Vegetable oil, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, water, Zeaxanthin, Β-Carotene

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn0139

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