Watercress
Description
Watercress is a green, leafy Vegetable.
Botanical Name
Nasturtium officinale
Watercress is from the Cabbage (Cruciferae) family.
Health Benefits of Watercress
Digestive System
Watercress may stimulate the Appetite.
Excretory System
Watercress may stimulate the production of Urine (i.e. it may function as a diuretic).
Immune System
Watercress may help to prevent various types of Cancer: [1]
Watercress may help to prevent Cancer - Breast. [2]
Watercress may help to prevent Cancer - Lung - it may inhibit one of the most common carcinogens that initiates Lung Cancer (due to the Phenethyl Isothiocyanate (PEITC) content of Watercress). [3]
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