Aselio is also known as Garden Cress Seeds (Lepidium Sativum). It belongs to family cruciferae. In India it is known as HALIM seeds. It Is not very commonly used and hence very less is known about them. In India It Is cultivated as culinary vegetable.

Aselio is a very effective herb for increasing height in children and teenagers. Aselio Seeds has an exceptionally high nutritive value which facilitates the growth of bones and muscles. It has also been seen that Aselio enhances production of growth hormone in the body. Other than height benefits aselio seeds also relieves joint pains.

Aselio seeds are small Red, Brown Seeds with a sharp, tangy and peppery flavour. It is useful in leprosy, skin diseases, asthma, cough, cold and weakness. Roots are bitter and sharp. It is an important source of Iron, folic acid, calcium, vitamin C, E And A. The seed contains arachidic and linoleic fatty acids. The seeds are high In calories and protein, whereas the leaves are an excellent source of vitamin A.