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Source of validity: Traditional
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Water lily, referring generally to species within the Nymphaeaceae family (such as Nymphaea alba or Nymphaea odorata), has a history of use in traditional medicine systems, especially in Europe, Asia, and North America. Traditionally, various parts of the water lily plant—roots, rhizomes, and flowers—have been used to address a range of ailments, including urinary tract issues. In traditional herbal practices, water lily was valued for its purported astringent, demulcent, and mild antiseptic properties, which were believed to soothe mucous membranes of the urinary tract and provide relief from symptoms like burning and irritation associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs).

However, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of water lily for UTIs is minimal to nonexistent. There are very few modern pharmacological or clinical studies evaluating water lily extracts for antibacterial activity against common UTI pathogens, such as Escherichia coli. The limited research available tends to focus on other potential properties (such as anti-inflammatory or antioxidant effects) rather than direct antimicrobial action relevant to UTIs. As such, the use of water lily for urinary tract infections remains grounded primarily in traditional herbal lore, rather than validated by modern scientific research. Therefore, while it is a part of traditional herbal repertoires for urinary complaints, its effectiveness for treating UTIs should be considered unproven.

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