Saturday, 30 March 2024

Plants We Used to Use 471. Watercress

Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) is eaten raw as a leafy green salad. It's been used to treat acute bronchitis; 'flu; arthritis; baldness and constipation. Watercress is even claimed to be an aphrodisiac.

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