What is blue lotus?
Blue lotus flower (Nymphaea caerulea), also known as blue Egyptian lotus, blue water lily, and sacred blue lily, is a psychoactive plant.
It is culturally significant, and images of the flower have been discovered on ancient papyri and tomb walls. Historians believe it was once used as a traditional medicine in Egypt to treat a variety of conditions and disorders such as anxiety and insomnia.
The blue lotus is a gorgeous flower that originated in ancient Egypt, where it was grown along the Nile. The plant held great spiritual and cultural significance for the ancient Egyptians, frequently appearing in artwork and serving as a symbol of various deities. It was also associated with royalty, having been discovered in King Tutankhamun’s tomb.
The blue lotus has a long history that dates back to ancient Egypt. More than 3000 years ago, the plant was widely cultivated along the Nile’s banks for its beauty and intoxicating effects. Blue lotus, a sacred plant associated with Egyptian deities such as Osiris, Nefertem, and Ra, has been used as a religious sacrament as well as a component of a recreational “feel good” drug.
The plant spread from Egypt to the rest of the ancient world, including the Roman Empire, Britain, and Greece, as well as India. However, as the ancient world faded into history, the blue lotus flower was lost. This changed when recent discoveries by archaeologists reignited interest in the Nile’s sacred flower. Researchers wondered about the numerous depictions of the blue lotus in almost all tombs in the early nineteenth century, as ancient tombs were discovered and Pharaohs were exhumed from their eternal resting places. It became clear that the blue lotus held great significance, and the Nile flower rose to prominence once more.
The blue lotus flower was revered by the ancient Egyptians for its psychoactive properties. Many of their ancient paintings and architecture feature it as a motif. The blue lotus flower represented rebirth, fertility, water, and plant life. It is now highly sought after due to its euphoric effects. Blue lotus flower relieves anxiety and acts as a sleep aid in low doses.
“Egyptians used to decant blue lotus in wine along with other flowers and herbs,” says licensed wellness professional and medicinal cannabis educator Jade Sancho-Duser (e.g., poppies). This would produce euphoric effects, which have been compared to MDMA (Ecstasy/Molly). The Ancient Egyptians would serve this wine at large gatherings.” The blue lotus flower is now used to relieve anxiety and improve sleep. It has also been described as mildly stimulating by some.
Blue lotus can be hallucinogenic to some extent if consumed in large quantities (as I have personally experienced), but it is only mildly psychoactive. When mixed in an alcohol-based tincture, the potency of this plant becomes much more noticeable, as it begins to enhance the effects of the psychoactive properties.
Several bioactive compounds are thought to be responsible for the blue lotus flower’s psychoactive properties. They affect your mood, calm your nerves, and may help you in a variety of ways.
Blue lotus is a great relaxant that doesn’t get you extremely high. Instead, effects are more subtle and well-rounded. The prized sedative outcomes of the lotus come from its natural antispasmodic properties, in turn helping to alleviate stress and anxiety.
Stress tends to manifest physically in the stomach. Blue lotus is capable of calming down the stressful activity, helping to ease gastrointestinal conditions like ulcers, cramps, and diarrhoea.
Moreover, the leaves are known to reduce blood sugar levels. Consuming the raw leaves, a tea, or even a tincture with regularity may be of benefit to those looking for a natural way to lower blood sugar. But if sweets are not your thing as much as a good steak, don’t worry. The blue lotus will also help reduce cholesterol levels. This doesn’t mean it will help counteract your heavy diet. All it means is that if you’re already taking measures to reduce cholesterol, might as well try this out too.