Hidden inside every nasturtium is a living reaction — a plant’s self-defense chemistry at work. Remember when I was talking about phytochemicals for your skin, the same principle applies here; a plants defense mechanism is now medicine to you! When it’s crushed, enzymes convert its glycosides into BITC, a potent compound so powerful it’s been called nature’s penicillin. Did you know nasturtium was medicinal? Here I have been growing this plant for years and had no idea! Was this too science heav

I used to just plant nasturtium for its beautiful flowers and for pollinators in my garden. I had no idea this plant had such a history of medicinal use! I've made my nasturium infused honey and tonight I'm making an oxymel! Have you ever tried Nasturtium? Here is a little bit about the plant to see if its something that interests you! Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) contains powerful compounds like glucotropaeolin — a natural precursor to mustard oils known for their broad-spectrum antimicrobial