It is mostly used in ayurvedic medicines. Garden cress’s medical properties make its uses better known in many diseases like asthma, menstrual cycle regularize digestion, skin problem, and hair treatment, enhance the immune system, and relive from gastric problem, anti cancer, milk production and memory booster.

Asaliya seeds, sometimes referred to as garden cress to distinguish it from similar plants also referred to as cress, is a rather fast-growing, edible herb. Garden cress is genetically related to watercress and mustard, sharing their peppery, tangy flavor and aroma.