🌸 OTITHAL THAMARAI – PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Otithal Thamarai is a medicinal aquatic herb traditionally used in Siddha and folk medicine. It commonly refers to the water lily / lotus–type plant, most often identified in country-drug trade with Nymphaea species (water lily), especially Nymphaea nouchali.
The flowers, leaves, and roots are used depending on the preparation. The plant is valued for its cooling, soothing, and calming properties, and is widely used for body heat, urinary discomfort, and general cooling remedies.
📦 Product Details (Typical)
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Product Name: Otithal Thamarai
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Botanical Identification (common): Nymphaea nouchali (Water lily)
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Part Used: Flower / Leaf / Root (as per use)
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Form: Fresh flowers / Dried flowers / Powder
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Colour: Blue, violet, or white (flower)
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Taste: Mildly bitter, astringent
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Nature: Cooling
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Category: Aquatic medicinal herb
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Shelf Life:
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Fresh: 1–2 days
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Dried: 1–2 years (airtight storage)
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🌱 Traditional Uses (Siddha & Folk)
⚠️ Based on traditional knowledge (not medical advice)
🔹 Cooling & Body Heat Balance
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Used in remedies for excess body heat
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Included in summer cooling drinks and decoctions
🔹 Urinary & Thirst Support
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Traditionally used for burning urination and excessive thirst
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Considered soothing to the urinary system
🔹 Mental Calm & Wellness
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Believed to promote calmness and clarity
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Used in traditional tonics
🔹 Skin & External Use
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Decoction used for skin wash and soothing baths
🔤 OTHER NAMES & SYNONYMS
🧪 Botanical / Classical
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Nymphaea nouchali
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Nymphaea stellata (older synonym)
🌍 Regional & Language Names
| Language | Name |
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| Tamil | ஒத்திதல் தாமரை (Otithal Thamarai) |
| Sanskrit | नीलोत्पल (Neelotpala) |
| English | Blue water lily / Water lily |
| Hindi | नील कमल (Neel Kamal) |
| Telugu | నీలకమలం (Neela Kamalam) |
| Kannada | ನೀಲಿ ತಾವರೆ (Neeli Taavare) |
| Malayalam | നീല താമര (Neela Thamara) |
| Urdu / Unani | نیلوفر (Neelofar) |
🛍️ Trade / Market Names
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Otithal thamarai
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Neela thamarai
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Water lily flower
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Blue lotus (trade usage)
🧴 Common Traditional Preparations
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Decoction (Kashayam): Flower or root boiled in water
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Powder: Dried flower powder in traditional medicines
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Cooling Drink: Infused in water
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External Wash: Decoction for skin and body cooling
📌 Summary
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Otithal Thamarai = Water lily (Nymphaea species)
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Cooling, soothing aquatic medicinal herb
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Used for body heat, urinary comfort & calmness
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Parts used: flower, leaf, root
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Known by many regional and classical names

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