Nymphaea odorata Fragrant water lily (Nymphaeaceae)

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Nymphaea odorata
Fragrant water lily
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The Nymphaea odorata plant species is found in N. America - Newfoundland to Kansas, Mexico and Cuba. It is a member of the Nymphaeaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fragrant water lily.

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Latin Name:  Nymphaea odorata
Common Name:  Fragrant water lily
Family:  Nymphaeaceae
Author:  Ait.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Lakes, bog pools and slow rivers[187].

Medicinal Information: The root is alterative, anodyne, antiseptic, astringent and demulcent[4, 21, 165, 238]. A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of TB, chronic bronchial complaints, diarrhoea, dysentery, gastrointestinal inflammation, gonorrhoea, vaginal discharge, inflamed glands, mouth sores and to stop bleeding[222, 238]. A poultice made from the roots is used in the treatment of swellings, boils, tumors, inflamed skin, vaginitis etc[222, 238]. The roots are harvested in the autumn once the plant has died down, and are dried for later use[238]. A complete cure of uterine cancer by a decoction and uterine injection has been recorded[4].

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