( Lepidium sativum )     Description   The Common Cress belongs to the family of Cruciferae. It has a small round rustcoloured seed, whose sprouts grow quickly: they are ready in about 5/6 days.   Properties   Common Cress sprouts are rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and D, niacine and minerals. They have depurative, diuretic, mineralizing (Calcium and Phosphorus) and tonic properties. They are extremely effective against anaemia, bronchitis and rheumatism; they also act as an antidote for nicotine.