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Nasturtii Herba
Watercress
西洋菜 〔西洋菜〕 xī yáng cài
Kingdom: Plant
Origin in unofficial sources: Nasturtium officinale R. Br. [= Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek]
Use: Alimentary
Actions and indications: Lowers blood pressure and cholesterol; stimulates metabolism. (Juice can be extracted by crushing, and taken with honey).
See: Xī yáng cài gān (西洋菜干 Nasturtii Herba Exsiccata, dried watercress)
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