Blue Lotus

Description

Blue Lotus, botanically classified as Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea (Savigny) is a tropical blue/purple water lily native to Africa. It occurs naturally from Egypt through East and Southern Africa to the Comoros and southern Arabia. It has been cultivated for centuries in still, sunlit waters such as ponds and canals, and is now grown in many parts of the world.

Blue Lotus is one of the most recognizable plants of ancient Egypt, where it was depicted in temple art and associated with the rising sun, renewal, and spiritual consciousness. In traditional medicine systems such as Ayurveda and Thai herbalism, it has been used to support relaxation, calmness, and a balanced mood.

Today, dried blue lotus flowers is valued for its pleasant aroma and mild, soothing, and very subtle psychedelic character. The flowers are commonly prepared as an herbal tea or infusion and are sometimes blended with other botanicals or brewed for ceremonial cacao.

Use

Tea preparation:
Use one or two whole flowers per person, or approximately 5-10 grams of shredded Blue Lotus. Pour hot water over the flowers and let steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain before drinking. A small amount of natural sweetener can be added if desired. Blue lotus tea is said to induce gentle relaxation and a light mood lift, with some drinkers reporting more vivid or memorable dreams.

Smoking blend:
Blue Lotus can be smoked on its own or combined with other herbs. Experiences of smoking blue lotus vary, with some smokers reporting mild relaxing and euphoric effects.

Other traditional uses:
Blue lotus can also be steeped in red wine for several hours or overnight. This method was once used in Egypt to enhance its relaxing and mildly aphrodisiac effects.

Forms available

Whole flowers: suitable for ceremonial or tea use.

Shredded: convenient for tea or smoking blends.

Contents

25 grams of dried Blue Lotus flowers (Nymphaea caerulea)