Uses in Traditional Medicine
Tincture of water lily rhizome is antibacterial, astringent, demulcent, and anti-inflammatory. It is cooling and moisturizing to the body’s tissues. Used in traditional medicine to tone and balance the body’s internal fluids and soothe hot, inflamed internal mucosal tissues and mucous membranes. Can be used for internal mouth sores and injuries, inflamed gums, inflamed tonsils, sore throat, and to soothe the mouth, esophagus, and digestive system after eating foods that are too spicy. Can help with respiratory infections, coughs, and colds. It is helpful to those who suffer from ulcers, diarrhea, and gastrointestinal or urinary tract inflammation and irritation. It can help soothe issues of the reproductive and sexual organs such as excessive discharge, sexual transmitted infections, menstrual issues, and uterine issues and diseases.
In other words, it is a very useful tincture to have in your home medicine cabinet or clinical herbalist’s arsenal.
