Water Lily

The Water Lily found in the ponds of india and other counties in South East Asia is needed a very magnificent sight to any weary traveller. The plant belongs to the plant family Nymphaeaceae. The tuberous rootstock and stem are submerged in the water and only the orbicular or reniform leaves, 15-25 cm. in diameter, are seen floating on the water surface punctuated by the fairly large and perfectly built red, pink, blue, yellow or white flowers. The fruits are 3 cm. in diameter, fleshy, green and ripening beneath the water. The seeds are avoid, rough and their white arils are transparent.

MEDICINAL USE:
*Blood purifier, eliminates fever, cough and vomiting.
*Dyspepsia or indigestion, diarrhoea and piles.
*Cardiotonic.
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HOW TO USE:
*The infusion of the flower purifies blood, and eliminates fever, cough and vomiting.
*The powered rootstock is taken to cure dyspepsia or indigestion, diarrhoea and piles.
*The infusion of the flower is used as a tonic for the heart.
*The crushed seeds are made into a paste and applied over the skin to take care of general skin
  diseases.

PARTS USED:
The rootstock, flowers and seeds.

DOSE:
As recommended above.

Normal Dosage For:

Adults: 4 or 5 cups a day.
Aged 6 to 9 years: 2 cups a day
Aged 2 to 5 years: 1 cup a day
1 to 2 years: 1/2 cup a day
Below 1 year: 1/4 or less cup a day

A Useful Table for Quick Measurements:
1 tbsp = 5 grams (green herb)
1 dessertspoon = 2 grams (dry herb)
1 teaspoon = 25 drops
1 cup = 16 tbsp

1 litre = 7 or 8 cups