Research suggests that benzyl isothiocyanate from nasturtium can reduce hepatic glucose production, potentially offering a role in managing Type 2 diabetes.
Extracts have shown effectiveness in treating respiratory and digestive system illnesses due to their natural antibiotic-like effects. nasturtium
The petals are particularly rich in anthocyanins—specifically pelargonidin 3-sophoroside —which account for approximately 91% of their total anthocyanin content. The predominant compound is glucotropaeolin
The predominant compound is glucotropaeolin . When the plant tissue is damaged (e.g., through chewing), the enzyme myrosinase hydrolyzes this into benzyl isothiocyanate (BITC) , a potent bioactive agent. Nasturtiums are categorized into two primary growth habits:
Studies indicate that phenolic-rich fractions may act as promising agents against certain cancers, such as colorectal and oral cancer, by inducing apoptosis in tumor tissues.
Nasturtiums are categorized into two primary growth habits: the ( Tropaeolum majus ), which can climb or spread as ground cover, and the bush type ( Tropaeolum minus ), which forms compact mounds.
Current research highlights T. majus as a "functional food" with several health-promoting properties: