Medicinal Plants : Nymphaea odorata

Name

Wild Pond Lily

Biological Name

Nymphaea odorata

Other Names

Wild Pond Lily, white water lily, sweet-scented pond lily, sweet scented water lily, toad lily, pond lily, water lily, cow cabbage, sweet water lily, water cabbage

Parts Used

Root

Remedies For

Deobstruent, astringent, vulnerary, discutient, demulcent, antiseptic.

This herb is taken traditionally internally for leukorrhea, diarrhea, bowel complaints, scrofula, mucous troubles, inflamed tissues in various parts of the body and for bronchial troubles. Very effective in dropsy, kidney troubles, catarrh of the bladder, or irritation of the prostate. Excellent for infant bowel troubles.

Dosage

powder, tea, poultices

Safety

No information available. Some herbs are known to react with your medication. Please consult your physician before starting on any herb.