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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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