Family

• Tropaeolaceae

Constituents

• Flavonoids
• Glucotropaeoline
• Vitamin C
• Mineral salts (iron, calcium, iodine, potassium, sulfur)
• Fatty acids
• Sulfur glycosides
• Carotenoids
• Sulfide
• Sulfur heteroside

Parts used

• Flowers, leaves, seeds

Properties

• Antiseptic
• Antibiotic
• Diuretic
• Antitussive
• Expectorant

Indications

Internal use 

• Cough
• Bronchitis
• Respiratory problems
• Flu
• Colds
• Scurvy (caused by vitamin C deficiency)
• Cystitis
• Sinusitis

External use

• Mouth problems
• Wounds

Side effects

-

Contraindications

Gastrointestinal ulcers, kidney disorders, young children.

Interactions

-

Forms of use

• Infusion
• Tincture / Mother tincture
• Decoction
• Hair Lotion