Blue Lotus Whole & Cut Flowers (Nymphaea Caerulea)

Description ShareTweetPinLinkedInPrintEmail Blue Lotus Whole and Cut Flowers (Nymphaea Caerulea) **NOT FOR INTERNAL USE** HERB COMMON NAME :  Blue Lotus HERB SCIENTIFIC NAME :  Nymphaea Caerulea OTHER NAMES :  Blue Water Lily, Blue Egyptian Lotus, Sacred Blue Lily, Water Lily of the Nile, Blue Lotus of the Nile, Blue Tea, Sacred Lotus, Sacred Lily of the Nile FAMILY :  Nymphaeales ASSOCIATIONS & CORRESPONDENCES : Element: Water Planet: Moon Day: Monday Direction: West Zodiac Sign: Cancer Chakra: 6th Third Eye Chakra (Ajna) Energy: Yin Gender: Feminine Tarot: the Moon Tarot Animal: frog, turtle, alligator, dragonfly Sabbat or Holiday: Beltane / May Day / Walpurgis (April 30 – May 1) ; the Great Rite ; Lupercalia (February 15) ; Flower Full Moon (May) Deity or God / Goddess Association:  Ra, Hermes, Oshun, Osiris, Nefertem, Surya, Lakshmi, Isis, Juno, Hathor, Kuan Yin, Sarasvati, Brahma, Buddha, Horus, Vishnu, Nu, Oizys (Miseria)   Parts Used:  Flower Description:  **NOT FOR INTERNAL USE** Currently, Blue Lotus flower is NOT approved for human consumption in the United States. The FDA labels the flower as poisonous, however, it is not classified as a controlled substance and is legally allowed to be cultivated, sold, and purchased (except in the state of Louisiana). You should always check your city, state, and federal laws regarding the legality of any substance, and consult with a healthcare professional before use. Blue Lotus is legal in most countries except Poland, Russia, and Latvia. The most common uses of the flower include teas, infused wine and spirits, and products to smoke or vape. The Blue Lotus flower has been used for thousands of years and in ancient societies, for uses including lucid dreaming, heightened relaxation, as an aphrodisiac, as a sleep aid, and as an anxiety reliever. At higher doses achieved by inhalation, users can experience euphoria and hallucinations. It has been used in herbal remedies dating back to the ancient Egyptians, Thais, and Syrians. But safe use is questionable due to its psychoactive properties. Due to its psychedelic effects, the tea is often used for celebrations in the Middle East and South America. The fragrant Blue Lotus essential oil is used in relaxing body and massage oils. The flower is beautiful and offers an intoxicating fragrance. Blue Lotus tea has been used for centuries by cultures all over the world to enhance dreams and induce states of altered consciousness. The petals contain psychoactive alkaloids that can produce feelings of relaxation and euphoria and ease feelings of anxiety. Consuming Blue Lotus flower may make you feel “high” and result in a gentle euphoria. Blue Lotus is widely used in Ayurveda for diarrhea, fevers, urinary problems, and heart palpitations. The flowers of this plant are also one of the ingredients in an Ayurvedic oil rubbed on the body for polio and paralysis. The petals are sedative and have been used to help insomnia. Blue Lotus flower had been used for sexual dysfunction and as an aphrodisiac. It is important to consult with your professional healthcare provider regarding use of Blue Lotus. It is important to consult with your professional healthcare provider regarding use of Blue Lotus. Historical Uses:  aphrodisiac, Parkinson’s Disease, muscle control, muscle spasms, erectile dysfunction, euphoric, severe anxiety, psychosis, insomnia, sleep problems, sleeplessness, sedative, hallucinogen, psychoactive, relaxation, diarrhea, fever, stress, anxiety, nervousness, relaxation, urinary problems, heart palpitations, antispasmodic, polio, paralysis Mystical Attributes:  Blue Lotus is known as an entheogenic, a mind-altering, psychoactive herb believed to alter one’s consciousness in a spiritual or religious manner. The beautiful flower is considered sacred by Indians, especially Buddhists. In Buddhism, the Blue Lotus represents wisdom and intelligence, and is always pictured as partially opened. The partially opened Blue Lotus is a symbol of overcoming impulsivity and the never-ending growth of the spirit and mind. In ancient Egypt, the Blue Lotus was a symbol of the origin of life, and was considered the official flower of the sun god Ra. They believed that the world arose from a lotus that grew from the belly of Nu. Egyptians used it as a stimulant to increase sexual desire and release stress. In ancient Egypt it was used in sex ceremonies. The plant was so integral to Egyptian society, that it makes several appearances in the Book of the Dead. When the tomb of King Tutankhamum (King Tut) was opened in 1922, dried Blue Lotus flowers were found preserved in the sacred tomb of the pharaoh, along with numerous artifacts related to the flower. The flower was also used to induce trance in shamans for the purpose of healing on a spiritual level, such as helping guide the souls of the dead. In Hindu philosophy, the Blue Lotus is considered a symbol of the sun rising out of night…a magic womb for the universe and gods. Blue Lotus flowers are associated with serenity and peace. This flower is also connected to resurrection or reincarnation because of the way its seeds can lie dormant for centuries and then grow into a plant in the right conditions. And, “This flower does not grow in the highlands but in the muck of the swamp.”  Evident of perseverance, survival, and overcoming adversity. Blue Lotus is a symbol of fertility and sexuality. It is often used in consecration and sex magic. The flowers are associated with nymphs. Rubbing Blue Lotus oil between the palms of your hands and inhaling its pleasant scent activates the senses, clears your thoughts, and is centering. The lotus brings your light to the world, in spite of, and in defiance of, the darkness. Mystical Intentions:  calm, wisdom, intelligence, knowledge, spiritual growth, impulsiveness, new beginnings, rebirth, peace, serenity, tranquility, emotional balance, dream magic, sexual desire, sensuality, lucid dreaming, dream magic, sex magic, sexuality, meditation, relaxation, intuition, insight, creativity, psychic ability, spiritual growth, enlightenment, awareness, creation, rebirth, fertility, trance, communicating with the dead, travel to the underworld, calling benevolent spirits, spirituality, spiritual awakening, astral projection, past life reading, the afterlife, sun magic, centering, resurrection, reincarnation, rebirth, renewal, eternal life, perseverance, survival, adversity, mental clarity, love, romance, passion, compassion, consecration, negative attachments, consciousness, dream work, divinity, generosity, grace, forgiveness, gratitude, thankfulness, illumination, inspiration, introspection, longevity, opening the heart to love, defensive magic, mindfulness, psychic ability, transformation, finding the truth, wisdom, honesty Taste & Smell:  Blue Lotus has a unique intoxicating fragrance, smelling distinctly floral, sweet and almost green, tranquil and almost peaceful, and is commonly used for massage and meditation. The flavor is similar to beets with an earthy vegetable taste and a subtle hint of anise. Botany, Cultivation & Harvesting:  The Blue Lotus is a water-growing plant where it floats on the surface as its roots drive deep into the earth. The plant flowers during the day and closes up at night. Lotus grows in a wide variety of climates, from South America to Russia, and everywhere in between. In North America, it ranges from Southern California to Canada. In Australia, it grows from the tropics to the snowy mountains. Lotus are perennial plants that shoot in spring, then flower during summer and autumn (from June to September) before going dormant in winter. The plants sizes range from miniature (that can happily grown in a 6-inch bowl) up to 6 feet (growing in dams and lakes). The flowers are typically between 2.5-6 inches wide, opening in the morning and lasting 3-5 days before they die back and slowly sink. To ensure many blooms, cut the dying flowers as they sink. Follow the stem down as far as it goes and cut it. Clean off dead or dying leaves in the same manner. Blue Lotus can be grown in a wide variety of ways from free standing bowls on the patio, to a backyard pond, or a large lake. When you purchase a plant, re-pot in a larger bowl or pot wider than 16 inches (40cm) with a depth of 8 inches (20cm) for small varieties, or 32 inches (80cm) wide with a depth of 12 inches (30cm) for larger varieties. The container should be wide rather than deep because the rhizomes creep across the surface of the soil. Use plastic containers specifically designed for aquatic plants. Line the pots with burlap or landscape fabric so the soil does not fall through the cracks. Carefully take the plant out of the nursery pot, without disturbing the roots. Place in the middle of the new wide pot or bowl. Carefully add regular topsoil free of herbicides and pesticides (do not use potting soil) around the plant and fill the container 1/3 with the soil. Then add 3cm of pea gravel over the soil and fill the pot with water (normal tap water is fine to use) without submerging the leaves, to about 2 inches (5cm) over the soil. Place in a location where the plant will receive at least 6 hours of sunlight per day. The plants require at least 6 hours of sun to flower. Be sure to protect the plant from frost. Keep away from flowing water or fountains. And do not allow the pot or bowl to freeze solid. Fertilize with special lotus satchels once a year in the spring/summer. Do not fertilize while dormant in the winter. To fertilize, push the satchel into the edge of the bowl or pot until it reaches the bottom of the soil. Use 1 satchel for a bowl or pot between 16-24 inches (40-60cm) wide. Use 2 satchels for a bowl or pot over 32 inches (80cm) wide. To grow Lotus in a pond, follow the directions above to re-plant in a large bowl or pot. Then place the Lotus in a sunny spot in the pond where it will receive at least 6 hours of sun per day. The water level should cover the top of the pot, but again, do not submerge the leaves. Keep the Lotus away from flowing water features or fountains. Follow the directions above to fertilize. The Lotus grows most successfully in a lake. If it has room to grow and expand, they will flower for a long period of time. Cut a 6 inch (150mm) piece out of the side of a nursery pot (NOT THE BOTTOM). Then place in a sunny location in 12-20 inches (30-50cm) of still water near the edge of the lake. Push some mud from the lake against the side of the pot where the section has been removed. CAREFULLY, take the Lotus out of the nursery pot, trying not to disturb the roots. Push mud from the lake around the plant. If you have water birds or crayfish, place protective chicken wire around the plant for the first 3-4 weeks. Once your Lotus begins to grow, the plant will follow the receding water line in your lake. Fertilize with special lotus satchels once a year in the spring/summer. Do not fertilize while dormant in the winter. NOTE: When growing tropical water lilies, they require a full day of full sun. Frost can kill them. Water Lilies can be stored over winter by lifting the plant from the container and storing the rhizome in a plastic bag or container full of damp sand and peat moss at 50-55 degrees. Remember to label the bags. Or you can re-pot the Lily into a smaller container. Trim the roots and cut back the majority of the foliage. Store it in an aquarium tank, making sure that the temperature does not rise above 68 degrees to ensure the plant is not actively growing. Contraindications & Toxicity: **DO NOT USE INTERNALLY** Should not be mixed with any other substances Do not use if pregnant or nursing Do not drive, operate any machinery, or perform any other dangerous activities Lotus might lower blood sugar levels in some people May cause sleepiness and/or drowsiness When used in large amounts, may cause altered mental state, hallucinations, nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, disorientation, and agitation May cause tachycardia   Constituents: Apomorphine | A psychoactive compound that acts as a dopamine antagonist, meaning it can instill a happy and euphoric feeling. May also help with muscle control in those with conditions such as Parkinson’s Disease and Erective Dysfunction. Nuciferine | A compound thought to act as an antipsychotic drug that induces feelings of calmness through mechanisms that are not yet fully understood. It has also been shown to improve symptoms of erectile dysfunction. 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