Nuphar lutea
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| Botanical Nomenclature | Nuphar lutea |
| Common Name | Brandy-Bottle, Yellow Water-Lily |
| Taxonomy- Family | Nymphaeaceae |
| Distinguishing Features of the Plant | Nuphar lutea is a perennial, aquatic, herbaceous plant growing from 12 to 35cm, with large, oval leaves, yellow, white, pink, rarely red flowers and smooth, green fruits. The flowering lasts from June to September and the harvesting takes place all year round |
| Region Found | Thesprotia (Kalodiki lake, Parga) |
| Part of the Plant with Active Substances | Root |
| Active Substances | Nupharine, sulfate nupharidine, desoxynupharidine (alkaloids), gallic acid, starch, phytic acid, tannins, organic acids, steroids |
| Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications | The herbal tea is used as spasmolytic, antihypertensive, cardio, astringent, digestive, emollient, aphrodisiac and sedative. It is administered for the treatment of infertility, spermatorroias and sexual frustration. Also, it is recommended against various renal problems such as urinary tract infections, bladder diseases, cystitis, as well as against intestinal infections. |
| Method of Administration | It is administered as astringent, aphrodisiac and diuretic in the form of herbal tea (a spoon of dried root in a cup of boiled water, 2-3 times a day). It is applied externally to the skin as astringent in the form of cream, emulsion (1 to 5%), gel, lotion and shampoo (1 to 10%) Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions. |
| Toxicity- Adverse Effects | No side effects have been reported. |
| References | 1) http://www.pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?latinname=Nuphar+lutea 2)http://www.homeopathy.com.pk/boericke/n-o/nuphar-luteum.php 3)http://practicalplants.org/wiki/Nuphar_lutea 4)http://www.webhomeopath.com/homeopathy/homeopathic-remedies/homeopathy-remedy-Nuphar_Luteum.html 5)http://abchomeopathy.com/r.php/Nuph |