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Trapa natans Linn. Family - Trapaceae Common name - Pani singhara, water chestnut Medicinal uses - 1. The kernels are used as diuretic, aphrodisiac, astringent, antidiarrhoeal, lumbago, sore throat, bronchitis, fatigues. 2. Stem is used in eye disorders in the form of juice. 3. Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-microbial & anti-oxidant. 4. It is also used as stabilize pregnancy, prevent abortion, diarrhea, dysentery, thyroid problem, skin infection. Sugimani Marndi Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.  Ambika Prasad Research Foundation Cuttack, Odisha  www.aprf.co.in