Evidence supporting the use of: Water Lily (unspecified)
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Water Lily (genus Nymphaea, species unspecified) has been used in various traditional medicine systems for a range of ailments, including liver disorders such as jaundice. Traditional uses have primarily been recorded in Ayurvedic and some folk medicine practices, where different parts of the plant—especially the rhizomes and flowers—are believed to have cooling, astringent, and hepatoprotective effects. Historical texts reference preparations involving Water Lily for "biliousness" and yellowing of the skin, symptoms associated with jaundice.

However, the evidence supporting its effectiveness is largely anecdotal or based on traditional beliefs rather than rigorous scientific investigation. Few modern studies have directly evaluated Water Lily's impact on liver function or its efficacy in treating jaundice in adults. The rating of 1 reflects the presence of a traditional basis without substantive clinical or pharmacological validation. Where any scientific studies exist, they are generally preliminary, focused on related species, or limited to in vitro or animal models, not specifically addressing jaundice in humans. Therefore, while Water Lily retains a place in traditional herbal medicine for jaundice, its use is not substantiated by modern, high-quality evidence.

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