Watercress Herb Organic
Watercress Herb Organic
Watercress: Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
Why watercress? Watercress is a common creeping herb found growing in streams and ponds or damp areas. It is widely used in leaf salads and to add spice to sandwiches and soups.
Benefits: Watercress has an affinity with the digestive and respiratory systems and has been used traditionally for a variety of purposes.
Watercress Tea
2 oz. fresh watercress
1 oz. dandelion root and leaves
1 oz. nettle leaves
1/2 oz. fennel seeds
1/2 oz. elder flowers
Pour 2 pints of boiling water over the herbs and steep for 30 minutes. Drink 2 cups a day for 3 weeks.
Cautions and Contraindications: Watercress is contraindicated for use while pregnant, lactating, and with gastric or duodenal ulcers, inflammatory kidney disorders, or for children younger than four years old.
Quality Assured: Our watercress is responsibly sourced from Bulgaria. This herb is Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth. It is grown without the use of genetic engineering, artificial fertilizers, or pesticides.