Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
White Pond Lily
Nymphaea odorata
Anaphrodisiac, astringent, emollient, sedative.
Single product
Oct. 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
White Pond Lily, Sweet Water Lily, Sweet-scented Water Lily.
Parts Used:
Rhizomes.
Historical Uses:
White Pond Lily is known by the Indians of North America as "Star-Fallen-In-The-Water".
1
It is recognized as an anaphrodisiac known to reduce sexual desire and stimulation.
2
It has also been used to treat insomnia, nervous tension and diarrhea.
1,2
Externally, it has been employed as a gargle for sore throats, inflamed gums, mouth ulcers and to treat inflammatory skin diseases.
1,2
White Pond Lily has served in cases of prostate and uterus complaints.
Contraindications:
None.
Adverse reactions:
Avoid excessive consumption. Use with caution and under medical supervision in case of heart insufficiency.
Dosage:
10 to 40 drops three times per day. For sore throat or inflamed gums, use a cotton ball soaked with the extract to place in mouth.
References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990;
Plantes M�dicinales
, Gr�nd, Paris, 1984;
Atlas des plantes m�dicinales
, Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1976; M. Grieve,
A Modern Herba
l, Internet site Botanical.com.
© 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd
All right reserved
1
Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990, p.55.
2
S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill
of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.138
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
