What is Blue Lotus?

Nymphaea caerulea, often known as the blue Egyptian lotus, the blue water lily, and the sacred blue lily, is a psychotropic plant.

It has a long history of usage in traditional medicine as a natural aphrodisiac, sleep aid, and anxiety reducer. With higher doses, the plant has psychotropic qualities. 

The flower is most frequently used in teas, infused wines and spirits, and smoking and vaping products and are often available online or at niche businesses that focus on holistic wellbeing.

Learn all you need to know about the blue lotus flower in this article, including its advantages, disadvantages, legality, and safety.

Blue lotus bloom

Water lily known as the blue lotus bloom is mostly found in Egypt and some regions of Asia.

Images of the flower have been discovered on ancient papyri and tomb walls, indicating its cultural significance. According to historians, it was previously employed as a traditional medicine in Egypt to cure a variety of illnesses and ailments, including anxiety and sleeplessness 

It is categorised as an entheogenic drug, a chemical that is thought to affect consciousness in a spiritual or religious way. 

What are the bioactives in Blue Lotus?

Apomorphine and nuciferine are the two primary chemicals that give the flower its hallucinogenic and therapeutic properties. 

Apomorphine is a psychotropic substance that functions as a dopamine agonist, which means it can elicit feelings of joy and euphoria. 

Nuciferine. a substance considered to function as an antipsychotic medication that produces sensations of tranquillity through as-yet-unknown methods. Additionally, it has been demonstrated to lessen erectile dysfunction symptoms.

How do you take Blue Lotus?

There are several ways to use blue lotus flowers. The majority of blue lotus flower supporters use it in the form of tea, cigarettes, vaporizers, or essential oil inhalation.

Tea. One prepared tea bag or 3-5 grammes of dried flowers can be added to 1-2 cups (250-500 mL) of boiling water to produce blue flower lotus tea. Steep for five to ten minutes.

Smoking. Roll dried flowers in tobacco using rolling papers if you decide to smoke it. Just bear in mind that using this procedure carelessly might result in substantial psychotropic consequences.

Vaping. Flowers that have been finely powdered can be put to a vaporizer and consumed for vaping. alcoholic drink. Some individuals add the flower to wine or alcoholic beverages. It's recommended to stay away from this because of how safe it is.

Oil for massage and massage. You may buy essential oils or massage oils made from blue lotus flowers, which can be ingested by the nose or skin. Many argue that these variants are less effective, albeit it is uncertain at this moment.
Despite these applications, blue lotus toxicity or medication interactions may still exist.

Gummies are also an increasingly popular format.

Follow the dose recommendations on the product's label as closely as possible. Additionally, it's critical to get these items from a reputable retailer. 

What does Blue Lotus feel like?

You could experience a little exhilaration and a "high" after ingesting blue lotus flowers. Although this might vary greatly from person to person, some individuals have compared the high you get after taking cannabis.

People report mild opiate like effects, with feelings of relaxation and slight euphoria. 

Blue Lotus experiences

Erowid's experience vaults are well worth a read to learn about other peoples experiences on blue lotus. 

"I felt distinctively more relaxed, but not tired. The first effects were felt about 15 minutes drinking all of the tea. I felt distinctively more relaxed, but not tired. I was watching meditation nature videos (which I have done many times before) and I noticed how the colors were especially beautiful. There were brief moments when I felt as though I was somewhat part of the nature pictures in the video, but was very much in touch with the reality that I was sitting in my basement. About 15 minutes later, I went upstairs with my wife. I was unusually talkative and felt more affectionate toward her. I had the desire to stroke her hair and noticed (more so than usual) how beautiful she was. We sat in bed and talked and laughed for about 20 minutes as I stroked her hair and body, which was also very unusual. We then made love for about 40 minutes, which is about twice our norm. I also lasted through two of her orgasms. Normally, she is lucky to keep me hanging on through one. I then went to sleep and woke the next morning with no ill effects."

"I drank the tea over the course of about a half an hour, surfing the internet in the meantime. After about 15-20 minutes, I began to feel a distinctive buzz. I could not really relate it to anything I have tried...maybe the closest thing would be opium. I began to feel very happy and relaxed. Sounds seemed distant and there was a slight ringing in my ears (not unpleasant). Problems seemed unimportant, and I even felt a bit horny. There was a strong 'hypnotic' effect as well. The effects seemed to increase for about 1/2 hour, then stabalize. At this point, I decided to eat the boiled plant material to sustain the buzz. I washed it down with a couple of beers. This did seem to help sustain my buzz. After about 2 hours, the effects began to taper off, but I still felt relaxed and serene the entire night.'

"I can't really say I'm as enthusiastic about the Lotus as Ulysses' companions were. While I did feel unmistakable effects, they were fairly mild, uninteresting and entirely unenlightening. Sedatives/Hypnotics generally aren’t my cup of tea since I'm a pretty mello guy to begin with. Plus anyone looking to go down the sedative/hypnotic road has numerous more effective options. About the only good thing I can say about it is that it seems to act as a fairly effective sleep aid."

Health Benefits and claims

Despite the numerous health advantages of the blue lotus flower that have been touted, little is known about the plant.

It has historically been used both recreationally and medicinally, with the majority of proponents stating that it may aid with erectile dysfunction, enhance sleep, decrease anxiety, and serve as a natural aphrodisiac.

Although there is no clear evidence to back these claims, many believe that the two substances in the flower, apomorphine and nuciferine, which are frequently used to calm people down and help with muscular control, are what are responsible for these benefits.

The blue lotus flower also includes flavonoids, quercetin, kaempferol, and myricetin as antioxidants.  These antioxidants protect against free radicals, which would otherwise harm your body's cells and support excellent health. Antioxidant-rich diets are linked to a decreased risk of chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and several kinds of cancer. 

There isn't much evidence to back up supporters' claims that blue lotus flowers may treat erectile dysfunction, anxiety, insomnia, and other ailments.

Despite statements to the contrary made by supporters of the flower, there is little evidence to support these claims. Furthermore, the chemical lacks safety information and has no standard dose.

Is Blue Lotus Legal?

Yes, in most places it is not a restricted drug and may be grown, marketed, and acquired lawfully everywhere. Except for Louisiana, where it is outlawed. 

Caveat is  In the United States, blue lotus flower has not yet received approval for human consumption. 

Despite being available for purchase in certain places and online, there is controversy around the legality of blue lotus flower owing to its psychoactive effects.

The flower is classified as toxic by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but it is not a restricted drug. This indicates that it is OK to buy blue lotus beverages, incense, and oils. Most nations, with the exception of Poland, Russia, and Latvia, have legalised it. 

Final Thoughts

Ancient Egypt employed the blue lotus flower as a traditional remedy for thousands of years.

Today, it's frequently ingested as an essential oil, smoked, vaped, or drunk as a tea. Despite numerous anecdotal reports to the contrary, there is no definitive proof that it improves sleep, boosts sexual excitement, or treats erectile dysfunction.

Despite being legal in the majority of nations, the drug can have psychotropic effects and as always, caution should be used. 

Do your research and prepare accordingly.  As always, we recommend you start with a low dose and make sure you have a proper set and setting.