Nymphaea nouchali Burm.f.

Family : Nymphaeaceae

Common name : Blue Water Lily, kain(odia)

(Photo credit - Rajkumari Supriya)

Medicinal uses -

🌼 It is used to treat diabetes, inflammation, liver disorders, urinary disorders, menustration problems, as an aphrodisiac and as a bitter tonic.

🌼 The rhizome is considered demulcent & used for dysentery and dyspepsia.

🌼 Flowers are astringent and cardiotonic.

🌼 Seeds are used as a cooling medicine in cutaneous diseases.