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Water Lily (Nymphaea nouchali) : An Ancient Treasure of Food and Medicine

Author(s): Patel Uzma*1, Patil Bhagyashri2, Pardeshi Shivani3

Email(s): 1pateluzma111@gmail.com

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    JIIU’s Ali Allana College of Pharmacy Akkalkuwa, Dist-Nandurbar -425415, Maharashtra, India

Published In:   Volume - 4,      Issue - 2,     Year - 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71431/IJRPAS.2025.4208  

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ABSTRACT:
Kumud, known by a number of names in Nighantu, is one of the herbs that aid in the Rakta and Pitta Doshas. It is a well-known herb having several medicinal applications in Ayurveda. Star lotus, blue lotus, red and blue aquatic plant, and manel flower are some of its frequent names. Indian Blue Lotus is another name for it. It is native to southern and eastern Asia and is also referred to as Sri Lanka's and Bangladesh's national flower. Utpala is its Sanskrit name. It is a well-known herb that is utilized in Siddha medicine and may be found in Indian classical texts. It is frequently used to treat pitta problems because of its bitter flavor, which also lowers fever and acts.

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Patel Uzma, Patil Bhagyashri, Pardeshi Shivani. Water Lily (Nymphaea nouchali) : An Ancient Treasure of Food and Medicine. IJRPAS, Feb 2025; 4 (2): 90-94.DOI: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.71431/IJRPAS.2025.4208



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