Garden Cress Benefits

Also known as garden cress, it is a fast-growing edible herb. Garden cress seeds possess many properties such as nutritious, antioxidant, etc., and have been used in folk custom for hyperactive airway disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, and cough [1]

The seeds contain many nutrients including plant phenolics, iron, folic acid, vitamins A, C, A, fiber and protein. It is also a supplement in the diet of lactating mothers to increase milk secretion in lactating women as well as help in regulating the menstrual cycle.

Cress seed oil is produced from cress seeds through the cold-pressing method. Cress seed oil contains a balanced amount of polyunsaturated fatty acids (46%) and monounsaturated fatty acids (37%). It is also an excellent source of alpha-linolenic acid, which serves as an alternative source of omega-3, especially for vegetarians [2]

The vitamin C in the oil protects it from rancidity and oxidation, giving it a longer shelf life.

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