Blue lotus flower (Nymphaea caerulea): Enchanting blue lotus effects

Blue lotus effects on a modern world

The exotic Egyptian blue lotus flower is one of those plants that had been discovered and considered magical by ancient people in several very different parts the world. Revered by the ancient Egyptians not only as a party drug but also a powerful sacrament.

Blue lotus effects people as powerfully today as it did back then. The ancient Egyptians among other ancient cultures, truly prized this flower and possibly treasured it beyond any other wild plants of the area. The ancient Mayan people also revered blue lotus flower as seen reflected in the remains of their art and religious totems.

Blue lotus tincture and alcohol

In ancient Egypt, blue lotus effects were often attained through the mixing of the lotus flowers with wine. Either a blue lotus tincture was consumed along with the wine, or the flowers would be put directly into the wine and left to steep. After allowing the concoction to sit for several weeks, the psychoactive compounds of the blue lotus are essentially absorbed by the alcohol.

When used concurrently, alcohol hits more vigorously and the blue lotus effects come on dynamically stronger. For millennia the Egyptians and the Mayans alike were known to party with lotus wine . The elixir could be so powerful that it was often utilized as an entheogen as well. Specifically the potion was used as a tool to shift awareness in line with a god’s in order to make communication.

Blue lotus high

After much speculation, blue lotus has recently been proven to contain the psychoactive alkaloid apomorphine, as well as nuciferine in some varieties. Both of these compounds act upon the central nervous system and in the right dose can ‘get the user high’. The blue lotus effects have been likened to a natural MDMA-type intoxication, especially when combined with alcohol.

However, it is my belief that because of the constant bombardment of chemicals we deal with in the world of today, the subtlety of the effects from plants like the blue lotus flower can feel very mild to many of us.

Luckily the world of today also has solutions to this modern chemical tolerance. It’s fairly simple for example, to perform extractions of plants that target active alkaloids while removing many of the non-effective fatty oils and fibers of the plants.

These concentrated blue lotus products are sold as blue lotus extract and come in extract powder or pre-made capsules of varying strengths from 10X-200X.

Another way of boosting the effect of blue lotus flower is through the making of lotus tea. You can use pure organic flower or lotus flower that has been enhanced with blue lotus extract.

 Smoking Lotus flowers

Even if the blue lotus effects on the central nervous system were non-existent, it’s possible that people would have smoked this flower for ages anyway. The scent and taste is very delicate and lightly sweet making it a delicious addition to plain tobacco leaf or other common smokable plants.

However because of its intoxicating properties, the flower has very notable been smoked by people from everywhere since ancient times. When sourcing blue lotus flower for smoking today, it is important to find organic blue lotus flower. This ensures that you are not inhaling pesticides or other potentially dangerous impurities.

Conclusion

For many thousands of years blue lotus flower has been adorned as a special plant. Although largely forgotten in recent history, it is slowly reclaiming the limelight in modern cultures of the west. It is my hope that for years to come we will be able to enjoy these re-emerging magical plants so revered by the ancient peoples.