Nymphaea alba and Nymphaea candida. They are slightly different but used the same way medically. In
some undisturbed areas of ponds, lakes, and slow-running water up to 6 feet deep, lilies will cover the
peaceful surface. Folk medicine: Uses both species as astringent for female trouble of amenorrhea.
Clinically: The rhizome is used medically for papilloma of the kidney and acidic gastritis (Bello-Russ.
Academy of Science, Minsk, 1965).
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