American white water lily
Scientific names: Nymphaea odorata, Nymphaea maximilianii, Nymphaea rosea
Family: Nymphaeaceae
Alternate names: Cow Cabbage, Lis d'Eau, Nénuphar Blanc, Nymphée Odorante, Pond Lily, Water Cabbage, Water Lily, Water Nymph
Actions: Note, Anti-tumor, Hepatoprotection
Background
American white water lily is a plant that grows in ponds, lakes, and streams. The bulb and root are used to make medicine.
People take American white water lily by mouth for diarrhea and apply it to the body for vaginal conditions, diseases of the throat and mouth, and for burns and boils, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
People take American white water lily by mouth for diarrhea and apply it to the body for vaginal conditions, diseases of the throat and mouth, and for burns and boils, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
There isn't enough information to know if American white water lily is safe.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There is not enough reliable information about the safety of taking American white water lily if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Diarrhea.
- Vaginal conditions.
- Diseases of the throat and mouth.
- Burns and boils.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of American white water lily depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for American white water lily. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if American White Water Lily interacts with any medicines. Before taking American White Water Lily, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
American white water lily contains chemicals called tannins that probably help treat diarrhea by reducing swelling (inflammation). The tannins might also help kill some germs.
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