Nasturtiums Study 3

by Beverley Harper Tinsley

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5.000 x 7.000 inches

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Nasturtiums Study 3

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Beverley Harper Tinsley

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Painting - Watercolor And Graphite

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Nasturtiums Study 3 is a small painting in my series of nasturtium watercolors. Nasturtiums bring me joy, and I hope they bring you joy, too.
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The Uses of Nasturtiums in History
https://caloriebee.com/nutrition/The-Various-Health-Benefits-and-Uses-of-Nasturtiums
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These sunny, wonderful little flowers originated in South America and were widely used by the Meso-Americans for urinary tract infections, kidney problems and for their general antibiotic action.
In Ancient Times
The leaves were used to prevent scurvy and to supplement the daily diet and add flavor. The peppery leaves were very popular and the seeds were a prized delicacy.
In fact, they were considered so important that no little home was without a nasturtium plant if they could avoid it. The plants are also so undemanding that they were perfect for the rocky soil of the Andes.
In the Middle Ages
In the 1600's in England, Nasturtiums were a valued plant and were called Indian Cress (Because of their similarity in flavor to Watercress.)
Wherever they have been introduced, these plants have quickly become a firm favorite because of their medicinal and culinary uses.
I always make sure that I have a bed of these sunny little flowers and always look forward to spring and summer when they burst with color.
The Benefits and Uses of Nasturtiums Today
Nasturtiums are a favorite part of many people's garden. Their cheery bright faces brighten the gardens even on the dreariest day and can also be used to brighten food and homes. As cut flowers go, they look great but don't last too long.
You could, however, grow them in a pot inside as long as they get full sunlight and the potting soil is not too rich.
The flowers are often added to salads to give them some color and the leaves add a great peppery taste to salads as well.
The seeds are often used in place of capers.
Just about the whole plant is useful.
The Health Benefits of Nastutiums
Many people do not realize the vast number of health benefits and uses of nasturtiums in today's society.
Nasturtium leaves have a high concentration of Vitamin C and are also a natural antibiotic. Eating a couple of the peppery leaves at the onset of a cold can stop it dead in its tracks. The gentle antibiotic reaction makes it ideal for treating minor colds and flu. Eat one to two leaves three times a day for full benefits.
Please visit https://caloriebee.com/nutrition/The-Various-Health-Benefits-and-Uses-of-Nasturtiums, to learn even more about nasturtiums.

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