Blue Lotus Flowers

Blue Lotus Flowers

An ancient Egypt blue lotus was known and used as a sacred healing flower. The plant was cultivated from the banks of the Nile for its beauty and intoxicating effects. Considered a sacred plant, closely linked with Egyptian deities blue lotus had been used as a religious sacrament, along with being a recreational “feel good” plant medicine. Blue lotus is an aphrodisiac and anxiety reliever as it activates serotonin and dopamine receptors which contributes to its claiming effect. It’s said to enhance meditation and ease tension. As for skin care it acts as a natural moisturizer it’s suitable for all skin types. It can help balance the skins oil content which may help to combat acne.

How to use the blue lotus flowers

Blue lotus flower can be used in many different forms, though there’s no data available on its safety, maximum dosage, and potency:

Tea. To make blue flower lotus tea, add one premade tea bag or 3–5 grams of dried flowers to 1–2 cups (250–500 mL) of hot water. Let steep for 5–10 minutes.

Smoking. If you choose to smoke it, roll dried flowers using rolling papers. Just keep in mind that this method may cause significant psychoactive effects and should be used with caution.

Vaping. For vaping, finely ground flowers can be added to a vaporizer and inhaled.

Alcoholic beverage. Some people infuse wine or alcoholic spirits with the flower. Due to the unknown safety of this, it’s best to avoid it.

Massage and essential oil. You can purchase blue lotus flower massage oil or essential oil which can enter the body through the skin or nasal passage. Though unknown at this time, many claim that these forms are less potent.