Blue Water Lily

(Blue Water Lily)
Sanskrit: उत्पल • Botanical: Nymphaea stellata Willd.

Utpala (Blue Water Lily) is the blue-flowered species of the water lily family. It is considered one of the most beautiful aquatic flowers. The flowers, rhizome and stems are used medicinally. It is cooling, improves complexion and is good for the heart. The blue flowers are used in eye disorders. It is referenced in many Ayurvedic formulations. Verse: 9-10.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Astringent (Kashaya), Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Nymphaeine, Alkaloids, Tannins
Also Known As
English: Blue Water Lily, Blue Lotus
Sanskrit: उत्पल, नीलोत्पल, कुवलय, इन्दीवर
Hindi: नीलकमल

What is Blue Water Lily (Utpala / उत्पल)?

Utpala (Blue Water Lily) is the blue-flowered species of the water lily family. It is considered one of the most beautiful aquatic flowers. The flowers, rhizome and stems are used medicinally. It is cooling, improves complexion and is good for the heart. The blue flowers are used in eye disorders. It is referenced in many Ayurvedic formulations. Verse: 9-10.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Varnya (complexion enhancer)
  • Hridya (cardiotonic)
  • Netrahita (good for eyes)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 4

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