Blue Lotus

Common Name:

Blue Lotus

Botanical Name:

Nymphaea caerulea

Short Description:

Blue Lotus is a sacred water lily traditionally used for its euphoric, relaxing, and mildly psychoactive properties. It is used to support meditation, dreamwork, sensuality, and emotional balance.

Parts Used:

Flower

Actions:

Nervine, mild sedative, euphoric, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic

Energetics:

Cooling, moistening

Body Systems:

Nervous, emotional, reproductive

Spiritual/Energetic Uses:

Enhances spiritual connection, deepens intuition, and supports dreamwork and altered states of awareness. Used ritually to invoke peace, openness, and transcendence.

Planetary/Dosha Associations:

Planetary: Moon
Dosha: Balances Pitta and Vata

Safety Notes:

Generally safe in moderate amounts. May cause mild drowsiness or altered perception. Avoid combining with sedatives or alcohol. Use high-quality, unsprayed flowers.