Water Lily
nymphaea odorata
Nympheaceae
Nymphaeales
Nymphaea Family

About 70 species.

AKA
Cow Cabbage
Fragrant Water Lily
Sweet-Scented Pond Lily
Water Lily
Water Cabbage
White Pond Lily
White Water Lily

MEDICINAL PARTS
Rootstock

DESCRIPTION
An aquatic perennial plant commonly
found in ponds and slow streams in North America.
Its little-branched rootstock produces large
orbicular or oblong orbicular entire leaves float
on the surface of the water.
They are dark green
on top and mostly purplish underneath.
The fragrant, large, many petaled white flowers
bloom above the water for three days
opening in the forenoon each day.
Flowering time is from June to September.

PROPERTIES AND USES
Antiseptic, Astringent, Demulcent.

Tea made from white pond lily root
makes a good gargle
for irritation and inflammation
in the mouth and throat.
It can be used as an eyewash and an
antiseptic vaginal douche.
As a lotion, it helps to heal sores and to make
the skin soft and smooth.
Both the root and the leaves are sometimes made
into poutices for wounds, cuts and bruises.


ACTIONS
DESCRIPTION
MEDICINAL
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