Herb latin name: Nymphaea candida,Nymphaea candida Extract

Latin name: Nymphaea candida

Family: Nymphaeaceae (Water-lily Family)

Medicinal use of Nymphaea candida: The following reports refer to the related N. alba and probably also apply to this species. The rhizome is anodyne, antiscrofulatic, astringent, cardiotonic, demulcent and sedative. Adecoction of the root is used in the treatment of dysentery or diarrhoea caused by irritable bowel syndrome. It has also been used to treat bronchial catarrh and kidney pain and can be taken as agargle for sore throats. Externally it can be used to make adouche to treat vaginal soreness or discharges. In combination with slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) or flax (Linum usitatissimum) it is used as apoultice to treat boils and abscesses. The rhizome is harvested in the autumn and can be dried for later use. The flowers are anaphrodisiac and sedative. They have agenerally calming and sedative effect upon the nervous system, reputedly reducing the sex drive and making them useful in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety and similar disorders. Acomplete cure of uterine cancer by adecoction and uterine injection has been recorded. According to one report the plant is not used in modern herbal practice, though it has been quoted as aremedy for dysentery.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Ponds, lakes and slow flowing streams.
Edible parts of Nymphaea candida: The following reports refer to the related N. alba and probably also apply to this species. Root - cooked. Eaten when several years old. It contains up to 40% starch, 6% protein. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Seed - cooked. It contains about 47% starch.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse in pots submerged under 25mm of water. Prick out into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and grow them on in water in a greenhouse for at least two years before planting them out in late spring. The seed is collected by wrapping the developing seed head in a muslin bag to avoid the seed being lost. Harvest it 10 days after it sinks below the soil surface or as soon as it reappears. Division in May. Each portion must have at least one eye. Submerge in pots in shallow water until established.
Cultivation of Nymphaea candida: Ponds, lakes and slow flowing streams.
Known hazards of Nymphaea candida: None known

Herb latin name: Nymphaea candida,Nymphaea candida Extract

Latin name: Nymphaea candida

Family: Nymphaeaceae (Water-lily Family)

Medicinal use of Nymphaea candida: The following reports refer to the related N. alba and probably also apply to this species. The rhizome is anodyne, antiscrofulatic, astringent, cardiotonic, demulcent and sedative. Adecoction of the root is used in the treatment of dysentery or diarrhoea caused by irritable bowel syndrome. It has also been used to treat bronchial catarrh and kidney pain and can be taken as agargle for sore throats. Externally it can be used to make adouche to treat vaginal soreness or discharges. In combination with slippery elm (Ulmus rubra) or flax (Linum usitatissimum) it is used as apoultice to treat boils and abscesses. The rhizome is harvested in the autumn and can be dried for later use. The flowers are anaphrodisiac and sedative. They have agenerally calming and sedative effect upon the nervous system, reputedly reducing the sex drive and making them useful in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety and similar disorders. Acomplete cure of uterine cancer by adecoction and uterine injection has been recorded. According to one report the plant is not used in modern herbal practice, though it has been quoted as aremedy for dysentery.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Ponds, lakes and slow flowing streams.
Edible parts of Nymphaea candida: The following reports refer to the related N. alba and probably also apply to this species. Root - cooked. Eaten when several years old. It contains up to 40% starch, 6% protein. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute. Seed - cooked. It contains about 47% starch.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow as soon as it is ripe in a greenhouse in pots submerged under 25mm of water. Prick out into individual pots as soon as the first true leaf appears and grow them on in water in a greenhouse for at least two years before planting them out in late spring. The seed is collected by wrapping the developing seed head in a muslin bag to avoid the seed being lost. Harvest it 10 days after it sinks below the soil surface or as soon as it reappears. Division in May. Each portion must have at least one eye. Submerge in pots in shallow water until established.
Cultivation of Nymphaea candida: Ponds, lakes and slow flowing streams.
Known hazards of Nymphaea candida: None known