What Is Blue Lotus Tea?
Blue Lotus tea is made from the blue lily flower known by the botanical name Nelumbo nucifera. The blue water lily offers an intoxicating fragrance and is a beautiful flower that has been used in herbal remedies dating back to the ancient Egyptians, Thais, and Syrians.
The blue lotus flower was used by the ancient Egyptians as part of celebrations including in the form of blue lotus wine. The flower was considered the official flower of the sun god Ra. This plant should not be confused with another blue lily known as the blue lotus of the Nile River, made from the plant Nymphaea caerulea.
The blue lily 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. The sacred flower has been associated with psychedelic effects and lucid dreaming, lending to its modern uses as a mind-altering drink. Read on to learn more about the uses of blue lotus tea.
There is also some evidence that drinking tea made from the blue lotus flower can help prevent heart disease and slow the spread of some types of cancer. It’s also a natural aphrodisiac.
Just one cup a day is enough to help effectively lower anxiety and panic disorders throughout the day as the dopamine remains in the body after digesting the flower.
After drinking blue lotus tea, you may feel happier and more content, thanks to the psychoactive compounds that trigger dopamine production.
The plant also contains nuciferine, which can help people feel calm, so although you will feel euphoric, it will also help you feel relaxed. This can counteract feelings of anxiety and overthinking, and help you cope with difficult situations.
This natural high is gentler than consuming cannabis, which makes it more appropriate for everyday life.
Blue lotus tea can also help manage blood conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, thereby lowering the risk of heart-related health problems.
How to brew Blue Lotus Tea?
It is so easy to prepare the vibrant Blue Lotus Flower Tea, which never misses a chance to bestow its treasure of goodness. Follow the steps given below to brew the easiest yet the most palatable Blue Lotus Flower Tea:
INGREDIENTS:
- Water
- Tea leaves
- Manuka Honey
PREPARATION:
- Take 250-500ml water in a pan.
- Let it boil
- Add 2 tbsp dried Blue Lotus Flowers tea
- Let your infusion steep for 5-10 minutes
- Add 1tbsp of honey or sugar, if required
- Strain the Blue Lotus Flower Tea in your best-loved mug
Enjoy it while hot!
Uses of Blue Lotus Tea
Psychoactive Effects
Blue lotus tea was used in ancient societies in the Middle East much like yerba mate is used in South America. The tea offers mild psychoactive effects that offer a feeling of euphoria. These effects are the main reason the flower was brewed into a tea for celebrations.
One of the reasons blue lotus tea is so controversial is because the flower contains two psychoactive compounds:
- Apomorphine
- Nuciferine.
These two compounds have an extreme reaction in the human body, making you feel both euphoric and very calm.
People realised how strong the flower was over 2,000 years ago, and so it has been used in cultural ceremonies by the Egyptians and Asia ever since.
It’s also been used in homeopathic medicines because the flower has a much stronger impact than other plants, making it popular in herbal remedies.
The flower contains two compounds that can cause hallucinogenic or psychedelic reactions. Some countries try to control where the flower is grown, but the flower is too mild to be considered a drug.
Sleep Aid
Blue lotus tea may be an effective sleep aid thanks to the presence of compounds including nuciferine and aporphine. These compounds offer antispasmodic effects and a calming sensation that may help to induce more peaceful sleep. The antispasmodic effects may also help to alleviate gastrointestinal problems such as dyspepsia.
Lucid Dreaming
Blue lotus tea is often used by individuals to induce or enhance lucid dreams. To achieve these lucid dreams, many people ingest the extract of the blue lily plant or add the blue flowers to hot water to brew an herbal tea. You can also find blue lotus tea bags, which are marketed as a stress reliever. The flower petals can also be found for use in vapes, or vaporizers.
Aphrodisiac
Blue lotus extract may offer aphrodisiac effects though modern medical research hasn’t confirmed its use in this aspect. The plant has played a role in historical contexts, particularly in ancient Egypt, where it was used as part of sexual ceremonies.
Did you know the first-ever recorded use of blue lotus is on the wall of a cave in Egypt? It’s a rather raunchy scene that shows the flower’s natural ability to increase the production of certain hormones. The result is an increased sex drive.
Because the flower acts on your hormones, it can affect your body for a long time after you finish drinking the tea. Most people recommend drinking a cup of tea an hour before bedtime.
As well as increasing your desire for sex, the plant can help heighten sensitivity, which means that it can also make sex more pleasurable.
In addition, the psychoactive properties of the plant can help you feel relaxed and happy while being intimate, contributing to a greater enjoyment while making love. It really is a wonder plant and has been used as an aphrodisiac for thousands of years. No wonder the Egyptians loved it so much!
Legal Status of Blue Lotus Tea
In some countries, such as the US, blue lotus is not available for human consumption. However, in Australia, the plant is naturalised and is widely available for purchase. In other words, blue lotus is legal in Australia.
Blue Lotus: Nymphaea caerulea is also known as the Blue Water Lily and Sacred Blue Lily. The Egyptians revered this flower and used it to experience spiritual awakenings, fully aware of its effects. The psychoactive component Atropine makes this flower a strong hallucinogen.
Today, blue lotus flower is used as a sleep aid and anxiety reliever, but has also been described as a mild stimulant. Blue lotus flower can be purchased primarily as tea extracts or incense. It is not a controlled substance and it is not approved for human consumption in the United States. The plants contain alkaloids that are absorbed when applied topically, still offering relaxing effects without the psychedelic nature. If you do want to brew blue lotus tea, it’s important to only purchase high-quality products.
Blue Lotus Tea: The Ancient Elixir
While blue lotus tea is a fascinating history dating back to the ancient Egyptians. The plant was so integral to Egyptian society, it makes several appearances in the Book of the Dead. Today, the plant is listed as endangered and can be found mostly on the Asian continent.
The scent of Blue Lotus is distinctly floral. It smells sweet and almost green. The unique fragrance of Blue Lotus makes for an enchanting personal “pure-fume.” Simply roll on the neck and wrists.
The lotus flower has achieved truly an iconic status with its familiar large flower head that is easily identified by even the beginner water garden enthusiasts and chefs. The lotus roots, seeds, leaves, and stems are all edible.
What does blue lotus blend well with?
Because of its vast aromatic complexity, Blue Lotus blends well with practically everything: citrus, florals, spices, mints, woods, and resins. It particularly augments other green florals and uplifts herbaceous notes with a sophisticated and chic aquatic accord — just use sparingly.
Contraindications
This herb is generally mild and harmless unless taken in very large doses, at which point it can lead to hot flashes, jittery feelings, and increased heart rate. When combined with pharmaceutical painkillers, Blue Lotus supplementation can cause nausea, dizziness, or disorientation. Children, pregnant people, and the elderly should not take large, regular doses of this herb.4 As with any herbal or supplement, consult an informed herbalist and primary healthcare practitioner before use.
Blue Lotus: Methods of Medicinal Use
Blue Lotus, like most herbs, has a variety of uses and applications. Here are some of the most common methods used in modern day herbalism.
Blue Lotus Tea or Elixir
Imbibing Blue Lotus as a tea or elixir is the most traditional way to experience this dreamy herb. Taking a few sips of an elixir or steeping a cup of Blue Lotus tea to enjoy before bedtime or meditation practice can relax the mind and body while opening up consciousness and sensory capacity. Steep 2 tablespoons of dried Blue Lotus leaves in 12 ounces of just boiled water for 10-15 minutes, making sure the vessel is covered so the fragrant oils don’t escape.
Blue Lotus Smoke
Blue Lotus petals can also be smoked ceremonially or burned as incense to encourage lucid dreaming and muscle relaxation. Simply sprinkle some of the dried flower petals into your favorite smoking blend or brun it in an incense holder on its own. This flower has been prized for its intoxicating fragrance for thousands of years!
Blue Lotus Oil
Infused oil makes a lovely, pain relieving massage ointment that smells divine. To make the oil, add desired amount of dried petals to your favorite carrier oil blend and let steep for 2-6 weeks, shaking daily. Strain out the plant matter and use as a massage oil, or melt beeswax into the oil to make a salve!
MAKE YOUR OWN FACIAL MOISTURIZER
To hydrate your skin in the morning, you don’t need the latest plastic covered product. It’s really easy to make your own facial oils and they feel absolutely incredible on the skin. They absorb well, hydrate, and help provide balance. I’m using facial oil at the moment that is made from antioxidant moringa oil mixed with blue lotus flower essential oil. The moringa oil does the work and the blue lotus oil provides the smell! Other combinations you could try would be Vitamin E Oil, Jojoba Oil or Almond Oil mixed with any essential oil of your choice (jasmine & ylang ylang are both beautiful). Facial Oil also works extremely well as a make up remover!
Conclusion
The blue lotus flower has been controversial for so long because of its potent properties. The plant contains a powerful mix of compounds that can help keep your body in tip-top shape. Tea made from the flower has a combination of antioxidants and psychoactive properties that help slow down the signs of ageing, keep your heart healthy, and protect against cancer. Additionally, it can help if you suffer from anxiety or panic disorders.
This little wonder flower is also a natural aphrodisiac, so, at the end of the day, you might be very glad you added it to your diet!
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