Nasturtium -

Research suggests that benzyl isothiocyanate from nasturtium can reduce hepatic glucose production, potentially offering a role in managing Type 2 diabetes.

The Multifaceted Nature of Tropaeolum majus : A Comprehensive Overview of the Garden Nasturtium nasturtium

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. such as colorectal and oral cancer

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. a potent bioactive agent.