PARTE UTILIZADA= Used part: Flores, hojas.

ACCION FARMACOLOGICA= Pharmacological action: Antiherpético, erisipela (flores y hojas), emoliente (hojas).

ZONA GEOGRAFICA= Geografical zone: NE de Argentina. 

Leaf: Surinam Chinese use a decoction of leaves as a hairwash to prevent dandruff and hair loss. When the scrotum is hurt, such as by a bruise or wound, the afflicted area is rubbed with oil, and a warmed leaf of this waterlily is applied. The same usage of a warmed leaf is applied to an area inflamed with filaria worms.

1) TOURSARKISSIAN, Martín. Plantas medicinales de Argentina : sus nombres botánicos, vulgares, usos y distribución geográfica. Buenos Aires : Hemisferio Sur, 1980, p.92.

2) Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017