Raktotpal
Raktotpal (Blue Water Lily)
Treasures of Nature (Prakriti Ka Khazana) – Raktotpal (Blue Water Lily)
Raktotpal, also known as the Indian blue water lily, is a popular and widely used medicinal plant in the Ayurveda world. It vehemently helps in the regressive treatment of inflammation, liver disorders, diabetes, urinary disorders, blenorrhagia, menstruation problems, menorrhagia, and many more. The plant is popularly known for its anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective and antidiabetic activities.
Basically, Raktotpal or the Indian blue water lily was originally found in abundance on the banks of the Nile River, but now it is found evidently throughout the world. It is profoundly used to make a variety of health concoctions like the blue lotus tea, martinis, and wine.
Healing Properties of Raktotpal
The herb is a pro in treating skin problems and is used in producing skin care products which provide skin hydration instantly. It is also useful in balancing the oil outflow in the skin and prevents the skin from acne breakouts and pimples. Raktotpal also acts a stress-reliever and anxiety healer. Its oil is exclusively used as a relaxant in aromatherapy. It is also used to get naturally healthy and strong hair due to its excellent medicinal values.
Traditionally, this plant was used by men and women of Egypt, as a seductive drug due to its potentialities of a sex stimulant. Therefore, it is believed to be a natural aphrodisiac. It also acts as a blessing in the treatment of irregular periods and shows amazing results in reducing and providing relief from menstruation cramps.
Therapeutic Uses of Raktotpal
With stress-relieving properties, Raktotpal reduces depression and anxiety fallouts. It is also useful in increasing the memory power of humans. It works wonders in treating diabetic problems like the cardiovascular problems and manages to keep a diabetic patient healthy. The plant also helps in treating stomach disorders like dysentery and diarrhoea with the help of the rhizome of the flower. As believed by many, the rhizome of the flower possesses the potential to cure dyspepsia, jaundice and various gastrointestinal disorders. The consumption of concoctions made with this sacred herb is believed to treat liver damages.
Raktotpal possesses the capability of acting as a painkiller such as Arnica and has properties to evidently relax muscle tensions. It provides relief from nerve disorders and relaxes the body with its relaxant abilities. Along with these, the plant also has anaesthetic properties, regulates the urinary system and cures constipation.
This plant works wonders in the Ayurveda world with its huge variety of properties and curing abilities. It is believed to be a blessing by God and is vehemently used by Ayurvedic physicians to provide relief to their patients.