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Tropaeolum majus
Colorful climbing plant with antibiotic properties used for urinary and respiratory infections, rich in vitamin C and mustard oils.
Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium) is a climbing plant with documented antimicrobial and expectorant properties, traditionally used for urinary and respiratory infections. Its key active compounds include glucotropaeolin (a glucosinolate precursor to antimicrobial isothiocyanates), vitamin C, and quercetin.
The antimicrobial activity is primarily attributed to benzyl isothiocyanate, released from glucotropaeolin by myrosinase upon tissue damage, which disrupts bacterial cell membranes and inhibits microbial growth. The high vitamin C content supports immune function, while quercetin provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Expectorant action may involve stimulation of bronchial secretions and reduction of mucus viscosity.
Colorful climbing plant with antibiotic properties used for urinary and respiratory infections, rich in vitamin C and mustard oils.
Tropaeolum majus (nasturtium) is a climbing plant with documented antimicrobial and expectorant properties, traditionally used for urinary and respiratory infections. Its key active compounds include glucotropaeolin (a glucosinolate precursor to antimicrobial isothiocyanates), vitamin C, and quercetin.
The antimicrobial activity is primarily attributed to benzyl isothiocyanate, released from glucotropaeolin by myrosinase upon tissue damage, which disrupts bacterial cell membranes and inhibits microbial growth. The high vitamin C content supports immune function, while quercetin provides antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Expectorant action may involve stimulation of bronchial secretions and reduction of mucus viscosity.