Cochlearia officinalis

Description:The herb is antiscorbutic, aperient, disinfectant, diuretic and stimulant. This plant was highly valued by sailors of the past and was taken in the diet daily as a preventative for scurvy on long sea trips. Applied externally, the bruised leaves are used to heal ulcers. It is best used when fresh though it can also be harvested in late spring or early summer and dried for later use