Description

Euryale ferox, commonly known as prickly waterlily or Gorgon Plant, is a species of water lily found in southern and eastern Asia, and the only extant member of the genus Euryale. The edible seeds, called fox nuts or makhana when dried, are a food in Asia. The roots of E. ferox contain sterols, kernel contains starch, protein, and fat, etc. Roots: dissipating binds for suppressing pains and stopping leukorrhagia. Leaves: promoting qi-flowing and harmonizing the blood, dispelling stasis and relieving hemorrhage. Anthocaulus: clearing deficient-heat, engendering liquid. Kernel: securing the kidney and astringing essence and nourishing spleen for stopping diarrhea.