Overview
Night Lotus is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for bleeding disorders. Kumuda (White Water Lily, Nymphaea alba) is described as a night-blooming water flower. It opens at night and closes during the day. The flower, root, and stem are used medicinally. The root (rhizome) is very starchy and nutritious. It is described as cooling, heart-tonic and useful as a sedative. The flowers are white. It is found in ponds and lakes across India. Different species are mentioned: (1) Nymphaea rubra Roxb. with red flowers, (2) N. pubescens Willd. which is similar to N. alba but with some distinct features, (3) N. stellata Willd. with blue flowers. All species are described with 2-4 feet diameter leaves floating on water. The rhizome yields starch. Verse: 9.
How Night Lotus Helps with Bleeding Disorders
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Night Lotus has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing bleeding disorders:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent), Madhura (sweet), Tikta (bitter)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Snigdha (unctuous)
Other Herbs for Bleeding Disorders
See all herbs for bleeding disorders on the Bleeding Disorders page.
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