Water lily
l.
Water lily
l.
Other Names:
Basil Moruno
,
Escutcheon
Rio Blanco Golf,
Water Lily
, Ninfa White Rose of Love.
The water
lily
white and
yellow
water
lily
(Nuphar lutea) belong to different
genera
botanists, even
though
their properties are very similar. Is easily distinguished by the color of its flowers.
Habitat:
ponds, lakes and waterways very slow forest regions.
Description:
perennial plant species, the
family
of Ninfeáceas, which is characterized by its leaves floating, heart - shaped, up to 30 cms. in diameter.
Used parts:
the flowers and rhizomes.
Related species:
Nuphar lutea (L. Sibth - Sm.
Properties and indications:
the flowers and rhizomes of water lilies contain alkaloids and tannins (ninfalina and nufarina) The ownership of these plants
has
been most prominent is the anafrodisíaca, ie to curb
sexual
appetite, suggested by the coolness and tranquility of the places where they farmed. For that reason
was
used extensively in cloisters, convents and workshops, although we do not know whether the desired result because it says Font Quer, can also produce the opposite effect: excitement.
Today, as
a
medicinal plant, the water
lily
is used very little.
Usage:
infusion of 30 grams of crushed flowers or rhizomes, per
liter
of water, which takes 3 cups daily.
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