European Water-lily
Nymphaea alba
Nymphaea alba is a species of water lily found in various European and temperate regions. In traditional medicine, it has been utilized for its astringent, sedative, and anti-spasmodic properties, as well as for managing diarrhea and bleeding. Scientific research suggests potential biomedical applications, including the use of root extracts in synthesizing nanodiamonds and the potential for flower extracts to promote wound healing by regulating specific proteins. Some studies also indicate its utility in enhancing magnetic hyperthermia efficiency for cancer cell research. No major safety issues or notable drug interactions have been recorded in the available data.
- Traditionally for
- astringent · bleeding
- Traditions
- traditional
- Best evidence
- D
- Cautions
- —
Informational only. Traditional use does not mean proven effectiveness. Evidence and safety vary — check the cited sources.
Traditional use
- astringent
- bleeding
- diarrhea
- sedative
- spasms
What the science says
- The study found that green-synthesized Nymphaea alba-based SPIONs with Gd incorporation showed enhanced magnetic hyperthermia efficiency and selective cytotoxicity towards prostate cancer cells.
- Nymphaea alba flower extract showed promise in promoting wound healing by enhancing cell migration and regulating key wound-healing proteins.
- The study synthesized gold-coated nanodiamonds using Nymphaea alba root extract, confirming their potential for biomedical applications.
- The choice of bioinformatic pipeline significantly affects the identification and composition of microbial communities in Nymphaea alba leaves.
Frequently asked questions
What is European Water-lily?
European Water-lily (Nymphaea alba) is a plant documented in FolkKB's traditional-medicine reference, drawn from sourced literature and cross-checked against the evidence.
What is European Water-lily traditionally used for?
Traditional sources record European Water-lily for: astringent, bleeding, diarrhea, sedative, spasms. This reflects traditional use, not a proven medical treatment.
Which traditions use European Water-lily?
European Water-lily appears in these traditions in our sources: traditional.
What does the scientific evidence say about European Water-lily?
4 sourced findings are recorded for European Water-lily; the strongest carries evidence grade D. For example: The study found that green-synthesized Nymphaea alba-based SPIONs with Gd incorporation showed enhanced magnetic hyperthermia efficiency and selective cytotoxicity towards prostate cancer cells.
How strong is the evidence for European Water-lily?
The strongest finding for European Water-lily carries evidence grade D — preliminary or traditional. Grades run A (strongest) to D (preliminary or traditional).
Is European Water-lily safe? What are the side effects?
No major safety issues are recorded for European Water-lily in our sources, but the data may be incomplete. Consult a qualified professional before use.
Does European Water-lily interact with medications?
No drug interactions are recorded for European Water-lily in our sources. This does not rule them out — check with a pharmacist.
What are the common names of European Water-lily?
European Water-lily is also known as: кувшинка белая, Nénuphar blanc.
Is European Water-lily a proven treatment?
No. FolkKB is informational only. Traditional use and early findings are not proof of efficacy or safety — consult a qualified professional and never self-treat.
Sources
- T3 Dr. Duke's Ethnobotanical Database public domain (USDA ARS — attribute Dr. Duke's)
- T2 Microbial methods matter: Identifying discrepancies between microbiome denoising pipelines using a leaf biofilm taphonomic dataset. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Wound Healing Properties of Nymphaea alba (Nymphaeaceae) Flower Extract: Evidence from In Vivo, In Vitro, and In Silico Network Analysis. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Green-synthesized gold-coated nanodiamonds as potential radiosensitizers for proton therapy. literature abstract metadata
- T2 Integrating green chemistry into SPION development: a theranostic study on prostate cell models. literature abstract metadata