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

Rev.11-03-2021

Watercress

Plant

English

Watercress, Berro, Cresson, European watercress, Nasturtium, Two-rowed watercress

Latin

Nasturtium officinale W.T.Aiton, Nasturtium siifolium Rchb., Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek, Nasturtium officinale RBr., Nasturtium officinalis R.Br., Nasturtium aquaticum*, Nasturtium siifolium, Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum

Plantparts

Blossom, Entire plant, Flower, foliage, Grass, Leaf, Seed, Stalk, Stem, Unspecified, Whole herb, Whole plant

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Abscess, Abscesses, Accumulation of mucus in the respiratory passages, Aching joint, Aching joints, Acne, Acne vulgaris, Acute coryza, Acute viral nasopharyngitis, Adstringent, Aids digestion, Alopecia, Anaemia, anemia, angina, anorexia, Anorexy, Anthelmintic, Anthelmintic for children, Anthelmintics, Anti-abscess, Anti-acne, Anti-anemic, Antianginal, Antibacterial, Antibacterial Agent, Anti-biotic, Anti-Bronchitic, Anti-catarrhal, Anti-chilblain, Anti-cholecystitic, Anticonvulsant, Anti-diabetic, Antidiabetic activity, Anti-eczemic, Anti-epileptic, Anti-flu, Anti-gingivitic, Anti-gout, Anti-helminthic, Antihelminthics, Anti-helmintic, Anti-inflammatory, antiinflammatory agent, Anti-Lithic, Antipruritic, Anti-Rheumatic, Anti-scorbutic, antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Anti-Staphylococcic, Antisyphilitic, Anti-Tubercular, Antitussive, Antiulcer, aperient, Appetite stimulant, Appetizer, Appetizing, Arthralgia, arthritis, Asthenia, Asthenia of kidney, Astrigent, astringent, Bactericidal, Bactericide, Bacteriostatic, bad digestion, baktericidal, Baldness, benificial effect on the digestion, biliary disorders, Bilious affection, Biliousness, Blackhead, Bladder ailments, Bladder complaints, Bladder disease, Bladder diseases, bladder disorders, Bladder infection, Bladder infections, Bladder inflammation, Bladder problems, blood building, blood cleanser, blood cleansing, Blood formation, Bloodforming, Blood purifier, BloodSugar Reducer, boils, Brittleness of the bones, Bronchial catarrh, Bronchitis, Bronquite, Burn, Burns, cachexy, catarrh, Catarrhal inflammation, catharic, Cathartic, Cephalagia, Cephalalgia, Chilblain, Chilblains, Children's Vermifuge, Children with worm, chill, Chill burns, Chills, cholagogic, Cholagogue, cholecystitis, Cholelithiasis, Choleliths, Chronic bronchitis, chronic broncitis, chronic rheumatism, Cleanses the blood, cleansing the skin, Cold, Colds, colitis, Common cold, concretion, congestion, congestions, Consumption, Convulsion, Convulsions, convulsive state, cough, cough depressing, Coughing, Coughs, Cough suppressant, cramp, Cramps, Cutaneous conditions, Cutaneous Eruptions, Cystitis, Cystitis acuta, Decongestant, dental abscess, dental abscesses, Dental Analgesic, Dental pain, depurant, Depurative, dermatological, dermatological complaints, Dermatosis, Detox, Detoxicant, detoxicate, detoxicating, Detoxication, Detoxification, detoxify, diabetes, diabetes mellitus, Digestive, digestive disturbance, Digestive stimulant, digestive trouble, digestive upset, Digestive weakness, Disdorders of the bile, disease of the bladder, disease of the gall, disinfectant, disorder of the kidneys, dispel worms, dispepsia, Diuretic, dyspepsia, eczema, Enhances immune resistance, Ephelis, Epilepsy, eruption, Eupeptic, excema, Excitability, excitement, exhaustion, Expectorant, Expellant of bile, Expellant of phlegm, expel worms, Febrile response, Fever, feverish condition, Fevers, flu, formation of calculus, Freckle, freckles, Gall-bladder complaints, gallbladder disorders, Gall-bladder problems, Gall complaints, Gallstone, Gallstones, Gargle, gastric disorders, Gastric Disturbances, General atony, General debility, General fatigue, General fatigue of the organism, General health, General inflammation, General inflammations, General lassitude, General lassitude of organism, General weakness, Gingivitis, Goiter, Goitre, Good for digestion, good for the stomach, gout, Gripe, Grippe, gumboil, haematopoiesis, Hair loss, Hair Strengthener, headache, headaches, Head colds, head pains, helmint, hematopoiesis, Herbal tonic, High blood sugar, Hyperglycaemia, Hyperglycemia, Hyperglycæmia, Icterus, immune enhangement, Immune weakness, Immunostimulant, improves appetite, improves digestion, Imune activation, Imune stimulant, inappetence, Increases the appetite, Indigestion, Infected sore throats, Inflammation, inflammation in general, inflammation of mucous membrane, inflammation of pelvis of kidney, inflammation of the bladder, Inflammation of the colon, Inflammation of the gum tissue, inflammation of the large intestine, inflammation of the throat, inflammations, Inflammations in general, inflammed gums, influenza, Itch, Itches, itching, Jaundice, joint pain, joints pain, Kidney Ailments, kidney complaints, kidney disease, Kidney diseases, kidney disorders, kidney problem, kidney problems, Kidney tonic, Kidney treatment, kidney trouble, lack of appetite, Laxative, lithiasis, loosening of teeth, loosening of the teeth, loose teeth, Loss of appetite, loss of blood, loss of hair, lowering the blood sugar, Lung ailments, Lung complaints, lung disease, lung diseases, lung disorders, Lung problems, measles, Morbilli, movements of the bowel, MTB, Mucolytic agent, Nephropathy, Nicotine poisoning, Nicotinism, Osteoporosis, paediatric, Painfull joints, pain in the joints, paradontosis, paralysis, parodontal disease, Periodontitis, Peritonsillar abscess, Pernio, Perniosis, Phthisis, Phthisis pulmonalis, Phthysis, Pick-me-up, pimples, Poor appetite, Poor digestion, positive influence on the imune system, Promotes digestion, promoting metabolism, Protects against infections, Pruritus, Psychostimulants, PTA, Pulmonary Conditions, pulmonary disease, pulmonary tuberculosis, Pulmonary tuberculosis TB, Purgative, purify blood, Purify skin, purify the blood, pyelitis, Pyorrhea alveolaris, Pyrexia, quinsy, rachitis, rash, Rashes, Red measles, relax spasms, Renal disease, Renal disorders, renal problems, respiratory catarrh, Restores the blood, Rheumatic arthralgia, rheumatic conditions, Rheumatic disorder, Rheumatism, rickets, Rubeola, scorbutus, scorch, Scrofula, Scrofulosis, scurvy, Skin cleansing, skin disease, Skin diseases, skin disorders, skin eruption, Skin Eruptions, skin impurities, skin problems in general, skin rashes, small pox, soothes headaches, sores, Sore throat, spasm, Spasmolytic, Spots, Spring-cleaning, spring course, staphylococs, Stimulant, Stimulants, Stimulant to increase appetite, stimulates digestion, Stimulates the immune system, stimulate the appetite, stimulating, stomach atony, stomach debility, Stomachic, stomach lassitude, stomach tonic, Stone in the gallbladder, streptococcal infection, struma, sugar diabetis, Syphilis, TB, the flue, Throat affections, throat complaints, Throat Conditions, throat infections, throat inflammation, Throat pain, Throat problems, throat trouble, throat-wash, to cleanse the blood, Tonic, Tonsillitis, toothache, Tooth problems, Traumatic injury, treatment for worms, tuberculosis, Ulcerous sores, ulcers, Uremia, Urinary bladder disease, Urinary bladder inflammation, Used as an antiseptic, Used as a stimulant, Used in the treatment of anaemia, Used in the treatment of anemia, Used in the treatment of cough, Varíola, Vermicide, vermifugal, vermifuge, vitamin-c deficiency disease, Ward off infections, Warming digestive, Weak hair, weakness, weak stomach, worm, worms, Wound, wound care, wounds, wound treatment

Women's diseases

Absence of a menstrual period, Amenorrhea, Amenorrhoea, Amenorrhœa, Amenorrhoea, Amenorrhœa, Dysmennorhoea, Dysmenorrhea, Dysmenorrhoea, encourages menstruation, Menstrual cramp, Menstrual cramps, Menstrual pain, Pain during menstruation, Painful periods, Period pain, promote the onset of menstruation

Foods

Condiment, culinary, Culinary herb, spice, Vegetable, Vegetables

Other uses

hair preparations, prevents intoxication

TCM - Traditional Chinese medicine

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

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical used by Tashelhit speaking community in the High Atlas, Morocco, Phytomedical used in Northeastern Brazil, Phytomedical used in Showbak, Jordan, Phytomedical use in Brazil, Phytomedical use in Cyprus, Phytomedical use in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)

Ingredients

 Alanine, Amylase, Antibacterial, arginine, Arsenic, ascorbic acid, ash, Aspartic acid, Bitter Components, Calcium, Carbohydrates, Copper, Cystine, Erucic acid, essential oil, fat, Fibres, folinic acid, gluconasturtine, Glucosinolates, Glutamic acid, Glycine, Histidine, iodine, iron, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, magnesium, manganese, Methionine, mustard oil, Niacin, Nicotinamide, Pantothenic acid, Phenylalanine, Phosphate, phosphorus, potassium, Proline, protein, Pyridoxine, rutin, salicylate, Serine, sodium, Sulfur, sulphur-containing oil, tannin, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine, Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B8, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K1, water, zinc, Β-Carotene

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn0217

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