Blue Lotus

Blue lotus is a water plant that anchors itself in the mud of a pond by spreading its roots. The large, flat leaves are on long petioles that come directly from the rhizome. From spring until the end of summer, the sky-blue flowers are visible. In the middle of the flower there are bright golden yellow stamens.

Scientific name

Nymphaea Caerulea

Family

Nymphaeaceae

Native to

Temperate and warm zones worldwide.

Description

The water lily has a rich history. The beautiful aquatic plant was sacred to the ancient Egyptians. The wonderful scent they spread made them very popular. They were used to broaden and relax consciousness. According to the ancient Egyptians it was goddess Isis who told them that the rhizomes are edible. The blue lotus is abundantly depicted on historical monuments, claywork and on murals. An image in a tomb from 3000-2500 BC shows that nymphaeas were often cultivated in square beds, located near a canal. At religious festivities, the flowers were an important sacrifice for the gods and the dead. Later the plant was found in the palace gardens of Amenthotep IV and Ramses III (1225 BC). Purity and immortality were attributed to the sky-blue flowers. 300 years before Christ, the lily was linked to the semi-devine women of the water, nymphs. Hence the name of the genus of the plant. Blue Lotus, or Blue Water Lily, is a beautiful aquatic plant that was sacred to the ancient Egyptians. The wonderful scent they spread makes them very popular. They were used to broaden and relax consciousness.

Active substance(s)

Aporphine, a dopamine agonist, and nuciferine.

Effect

Generates a dreamy, slightly euphoric state. It is used as a sexual stimulant. In high doses it can induce mild hallucinations. The active substances act on dopamin receptors. The effects are mild and can best be experienced in a sober state. Strong stimulants such as cannabis and caffeine should not be combined if you want to experience the pure effect of Blue Lotus.

Usage

The dried Blue Lotus can be used to make tea by letting it steep in hot water. In the traditional Egyptian way you can soak 5 grams of dried flowers in a bottle of wine for several hours. Do not exceed the dose, otherwise the wine will taste very bitter. Blue Lotus can be vaporized with a vaporizer. With a low combustion temperature you need a vaporizer that can be used with a temperature between 100-125 degrees Celsius.

Dosage

5 grams of dried plant material.

Contra indications

In high doses it can induce mild hallucinations. It can also cause nausea and drowsiness.