Nuphar advena

Nuphar advena
Family:Nuphar advena; Anodyne; Astringent; Demulcent; Poultice; Styptic.
Common name:Common spatterdock
The fresh root is anodyne astringent and demulcent. The pulverized dried rhizomes have been used to arrest bleeding. A tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of dysentery diarrhoea etc. A poultice made from the roots is used in the treatment of swellings boils tumours inflamed skin etc.

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