Water lily is also known as Meridian lily. It is a plant of the Nymphaeaceae family. It grows in shallow water in ponds and swamps. Its rhizomes run across the mud and are as small as lotus roots. They are edible and used for medicine.

≮Gourmet taste≯ Sweet, flat, non-toxic.

≮Gourmet ingredients≯ Root: Contains starch, crude fiber, vitamins B and C.

≮Function of food≯ relieves heat, clears lungs, calms mind, and detoxifies alcohol.

Feeling upset and unable to sleep: 15 grams of water lily root (30-60 grams if fresh), decoct in water to remove residue, and take it before going to bed.

Chronic convulsion in children: 9 grams of water lily root, decoct in water, take twice a day.