The plant provides significant amounts of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin B9 (folates), Vitamin K, and essential minerals like potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and iron. 2. Pharmacological and Therapeutic Potential
The petals are particularly rich in anthocyanins—specifically pelargonidin 3-sophoroside —which account for approximately 91% of their total anthocyanin content.
Nasturtiums are a rich reservoir of secondary metabolites that contribute to their sharp, peppery flavor and therapeutic potential.
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.
Nasturtium -
The plant provides significant amounts of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), Vitamin B9 (folates), Vitamin K, and essential minerals like potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and iron. 2. Pharmacological and Therapeutic Potential
The petals are particularly rich in anthocyanins—specifically pelargonidin 3-sophoroside —which account for approximately 91% of their total anthocyanin content.
Nasturtiums are a rich reservoir of secondary metabolites that contribute to their sharp, peppery flavor and therapeutic potential.
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.
