Indian Spirit Blue Lotus Blossoms 25gr

The blue lotus flower (Nymphaea caerulea) is also known as the blue water lily or Egyptian lotus. This aquatic plant grows on the edges of lakes and rivers. The ancient Egyptians considered the water lily to be a sacred plant because it has a calming effect but can also induce a heightened state of consciousness.

The god of the blue water lily was Nefertem. He offered the flower to the sun god Ra to ease the pain of his old body. The Egyptians appreciated the pleasant smell of the plant, as well as its healing properties. There are many images of women holding the flower and inhaling the divine fragrance. Today it is believed that the plant was also used as a recreational drug by steeping it in wine.

EFFECTS OF THE BLUE LOTUS:

• Blue lotus has both anesthetic and euphoric effects and is slightly hallucinogenic in higher doses. The flower is also said to increase sexual arousal and have a potency-enhancing effect.
• Its effect combines very well with wine, emphasizing the social and euphoric aspect. Some users also report a pleasant feeling of warmth around the head and upper body and a dreamlike feeling - as if life itself were a waking dream.
• This herb can be deeply relaxing for the body and mind. Its calming properties make it ideal for meditation and yoga practice. It imparts a mild sense of calm and euphoria along with an altered consciousness.

USE:

• To prepare blue lotus tea, add about 5 grams to hot water.
• For the traditional Egyptian drink, soak the plant in wine for several hours. Use about 5 grams per bottle.
• Don't use too much: Blue lotus makes the wine bitter and hard to drink.
• The herb can also be vaporized using a vaporizer. Use 0.25-0.5g and vaporize at 100ºC to 125ºC degrees. The aporphine alkaloid vaporizes at 125 degrees Celsius.

25 grams of dried flowers