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| Tropaeolum majus - nasturtium |
Commonly known as Nasturtium or nose-twister, nose-tweaker. This gorgeous flowering plant origins from Peru, and has been introduced to Europe in the 18th century. Carl Linnaeus, Swedish botanist named it Tropaeolum majus. Nasturtium is a very strong, natural antibiotic. With its colourful flowers and healing powers, it gained big popularity and is known by in Europe as the healing plant. In 60% of the European gardens, you can find the nose-tweaker plant.
The plant can be eaten raw, together with its spicy flavoured leaves, usually its added to salads and sandwiches.
As a herb, its very much loved and kept not only because of its antibiotic effect, but also for its essential oils, vitamin C, potassium and iron content.
