| Nymphaea candida | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| Order: | Nymphaeales |
| Family: | Nymphaeaceae |
| Genus: | Nymphaea |
| Species: | N. candida |
| Binomial name | |
| Nymphaea candida J. Presl |
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Nymphaea candida J. Presl is a species of aquatic perennial herbaceous plants in the genus Nymphaea native to quiet freshwater habitats in Eurasia, it is in flower from July to August. It is sometimes treated as a subspecies of N. alba (N. alba L. subsp. candida (J. Presl) Korsh.)
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Demulcent and as a Sedative.
A decoction of the root may be used in the treatment of diarrhoea or to treat bronchial catarrh, kidney pain and can be taken as a gargle for sore throats. It is also used as a poultice to treat boils. The flowers have a generally calming and sedative effect on the nervous system, making them useful in the treatment of insomnia, anxiety and similar disorders.