Description
Nymphaea caerulea flowers have been utilized for millennia by cultures throughout the world. Traditionally the pedals of these delicate lilies were either smoked straight, mixed with other plants like tobacco, or combines with wine and left to allow the alcohol to naturally extract the alkaloids, namely apomorphine and nuciferine.
Many describe the experience as a dreamy or even ecstatic state of mind and consider organic blue lotus flower to be one of the best herbs to smoke for lucid dreaming. The ancient Egyptians famously used these flowers to connect with the spirits or to connect with themselves and others during gatherings. While they famously infused wine with the pedals, it is also said that many from the ancient culture also enjoyed smoking blue lotus flower.
But it’s not just the Ancient Egyptians that enjoyed these magical flowers. All around the world for literally thousands of years these flowers have been known for their enchanting effects. Luckily Nymphaea caerulea remains legal in most countries despite the persecution of so many other natural enlightening plants and herbs.
Blue lotus flower is well known anecdotally as an aphrodisiac, muscle relaxant, and lucid dream enhancer. It is also said to relieve social anxiety, calm the mind and open the heart. While the effects of blue lotus vary from person to person, many people throughout the ages have found the flower to be a wonderful herbal ally.
Brief history of blue lotus flower use
The ancient Egyptians among other ancient cultures, truly prized this flower and possibly treasured it beyond any other local plants. The ancient Mayan people also revered blue lotus flower as seen reflected in the remains of their art and religious totems.
In ancient Egypt the alkaloids in lotus flowers were often consumed 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.
The flowers are finally filtered out and what they would have left is a euphoria inducing drink. The elixir is unique as compared with the stand-alone effects of each of the two substances. When consumed in this manner, the combination would have a narcotic and mind-bending effect on the ancient users.
Of course the ancient people only had organic blue lotus flower. This is important to note as today many flowers and herbs can make a user sick due to pesticides and other poisonous byproducts contained within.
