The Blue Lotus

 

THE BLUE LOTUS

"Nymphaea caerulea", better known as the blue lotus flower, is actually a gift to the world.  Originally found on the banks of the “River Nile”, the Nymphaea caerulea, also called the "blue lily", and also called “Sacred Blue Egyptian Lotus”, today it is found all over the world including the Indian sub-continent. This beautiful blue "flower" is considered sacred by Indians, especially the "Buddhists". Historians have always considered the blue lily symbolically rich and associated it with ancient "Egyptian culture". Egypt has carvings that depict the prominent usage of this flower for various purposes.

The Blue Lotus Flower is well respected as a holistic substance for centuries, with its ability to enhance meditation and promote relaxation. In recent years this flower and its parts have been used in items such as perfumes.

Traditionally, Blue Lotus was consumed after being soaked in warm water or wine. The dried flowers were used to make cigarettes to smoke. You can derive the benefits of the blue lotus plant by making concoctions with different parts of the plant such as the flower, leaves or roots. The extracts of this plant are also available in the form of tea leaves, pills, supplements, creams, essential oils, and Blue Lotus powder.

Features and further details
Benefits “NYMPHAEA CAERULEA” Shortly

mildly sedative

relaxing and calming

nervine

mild analgesic

mild mood lift/euphoria

enhancement of tactile sensations

enhancement of dream states

Skin Benefits

Hair Benefits



Some other benefits of Blue Lotus include

• Tea made from dried flower or leaves of Nymphaea Caerulea can reduce mucus formation

• The plant is believed to contain Ginseng which acts as an anaesthetic.

• Linoleic acid found in the flower of the plant boosts the immune system.

• Blue Lotus flower tea is believed to kill ringworms in the stomach.

• Anti-inflammatory properties of Blue Lotus relieve swelling.

• Blue lotus is rich in vitamin B which promotes cellular energy production

• Blue lotus Flower also contains Carotene

• The essential oil derived from the flower protects the skin from sun damage and may prevent premature greying of hair