Watercress: Healing Greens

by Ward W. Bond, PhD 

​When we think of salad greens we think of kale, romaine, iceberg, green leaf and red leaf and others, but we don't think of watercress. This is a potent healing leafy green that should never be ignored. High in vitamin C, it has a pungent taste and should be more than just garnish on your plate. 

Healing Properties

• Provides good supplies of vitamins A, B1, B2 and C; minerals iron, potassium and calcium. 
• Encourages immune activity in the body. 
• Improves the health of the intestines. 
• Has anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antiseptic and expertorant action. 
• Watercress contains benzyl mustard oil, which is a very powerful natural antibiotic and will not harm the healthy gut bacteria.
• Kills cancer stem cells that are responsible for signalling cancerous tumors to grow. 

How to Use Watercress

• Can be recommended for anemia (natural iron content) and gallblader complaints. 
• Bruise the leaves and place them on the skin to remove acne and freckles. 
• Eaten daily may help in reducing migraines. 
• Can help reduce heartburn. 
• Its high levels of potassium can help reduce water weight and may help with some cases of insominia. 
• Good for chronic respiratory conditions such as bronchitis, cough and reducing phelgm. 

Watercress, one of nature's powerful healing greens.