Nasturtium: What it is, Properties and Uses

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for aphids, for this reason it is planted in gardens when you want to preserve the other plants present from the attacks of these insects.

Furthermore, the flowers of the nasturtium attract bees, whose work, as we know, is essential for pollination and ecological balance.

similar to that of watercress. At the same time, the leaves can also be used to flavor dishes or to make up the filling for pasta or roasts.

The flowers can also be eaten in salads together with the leaves, or sautéed, or they can be used as ornaments in dishes.

The fruit of the nasturtium, on the other hand, can be used as a substitute for the caper.

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Vitamin C or ascorbic acid (the German Commission E estimates a content of about 300 milligrams in 100 grams of fresh plant);

Fatty oils contained in the seeds (the main fatty acids contained are erucic acid, 11-cis-eicosenic acid and oleic acid);

Cucurbitacins contained in fruits (including cucurbitacins B and E);

Oxalates;

Carotenoids (give the flowers pigmentation) such as lutein and zeaxanthin.