Nasturtium climbing "Out of Africa" (mix with variegated leaves)

* Few people know that nasturtium has remarkable medicinal properties.
In its homeland in South America, it is used for almost a hundred diseases; it is also highly respected by European medicine. All above-ground parts of nasturtium are exceptionally rich in vitamin C. Its content in fresh nasturtium leaves reaches 450 mg%, and in plant stems up to 100-150 mg% (for comparison, black currant berries and vegetable peppers contain approximately the same amount, and lettuce leaves - 10 times less).
Nasturtium is also rich in carotene and sulfur, which have preventive effects against sclerosis and other diseases that affect older people. It contains a lot of iodine, potassium, and phosphorus.
Nasturtium has a detrimental effect on pathogenic microbes, improves metabolic processes, and stimulates the body's defenses. All parts of the plant are used for medicinal purposes.
Nasturtium leaves have a strong antiscorbutic effect.
It is used for influenza, as a cold remedy, as well as for diseases of the upper respiratory tract and lungs, and chronic bronchitis, as it contains antibiotics of plant origin.
Nasturtium is extremely useful for metabolic disorders, kidney stones and cholelithiasis, as well as inflammatory diseases of the lymph nodes.
Preparations based on it are used for male and female menopause.
Dried leaves and flowers relieve depression, feelings of depression and irritability: to prepare the infusion, take 1 tbsp. spoon of crushed leaves, pour 1 glass of boiling water, leave for 30 minutes, strain. Take 0.3 cups 3 times a day.
An infusion of nasturtium flowers is used mainly for diseases of the cardiovascular system.
In Western European countries, a wine infusion made from nasturtium leaves is widely used. To prepare it, you need to fill a liter jar to the top with fresh nasturtium leaves, fill it with dry white wine, close the lid, leave in a dark place at room temperature for 2 weeks, strain. Take 1 teaspoon 3 times a day before meals when the vital forces of the body are weakened.
For diseases of the kidneys and urinary tract, incl. and for urolithiasis, a decoction of the whole plant is used.
To prepare it, 1 tbsp. pour 0.5 liters of boiling water over a spoonful of leaves, buds and fruits, heat in a water bath for 15 minutes, leave for 45 minutes, strain. Take 0.5 cups 3 times a day.
For chronic bronchitis, take 1 tbsp nasturtium juice. spoon 3 times a day. For the same purposes, an alcohol tincture of the whole plant is used. To prepare it you need 1.5 tbsp. spoons of crushed leaves with buds and seeds, pour 1 glass of vodka, leave in a dark place for 14 days, shaking occasionally. Take 25 drops 3 times a day.
Nasturtium is widely used to treat stomatitis. To prepare the decoction 1 tbsp. pour a spoonful of crushed leaves and flowers into 1 glass of boiling water, heat over boiling water for more than 30 minutes, strain. Add 1 teaspoon of honey to the broth and rinse the mouth. The same remedy is used to gargle with a sore throat.
Juice from nasturtium leaves is used externally for itching and scabies, and also as a remedy against hair loss.
A decoction of nasturtium leaves and fruits, as well as an alcohol tincture of nasturtium leaves and nettles, also help against hair loss.

And in cooking this plant is simply irreplaceable. Fresh nasturtium leaves, hard flower buds and unripe seeds are used for food.
In English-speaking countries, nasturtium is widely used to prepare vitamin salads and vitamin drinks. Fresh leaves, hard flower buds, and unripe green seeds have a pleasant pungent taste and are used as seasonings for salads, meat and boiled dishes. Flower buds and green fruits are pickled with dill and vinegar. Nasturtium petals, ground with garlic to a paste, with a small addition of salt and mayonnaise, can be used as an original paste for sandwiches. Having a light aroma, bright yellow nasturtium flowers are placed on dishes with assorted vegetables, fruit casseroles or other cold appetizers. Dried flowers are added to homemade wines, and aromatic tea is prepared from them. Finally, dried, peeled and ground nasturtium seeds have a spicy, peppery flavor and are used as a seasoning for a wide variety of dishes.
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Nasturtium salad with radishes. Wash nasturtium flowers and chop finely. Add radishes cut into slices, season with vegetable oil and table mustard. For 20 g of nasturtium flowers - 70 g of radish, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of vegetable oil, table mustard, pepper and salt - to taste.