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.
Drawn to herbs that calm the mind and soothe the nervous system? Our Unwind tea is a gentle blend crafted for moments of rest and relaxation, and our Calming Nervous System Tea offers adaptogenic support for stress resilience and inner 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.
Shop Related Products
If Blue Lotus’s calming and nervine properties resonate with you, these blends from our apothecary are a beautiful complement:
- Unwind — A gentle, calming herbal tea with soothing botanicals to ease tension and support moments of rest and relaxation.
- Calming Nervous System Tea — An adaptogenic blend designed to support a healthy stress response, regulate cortisol, and restore inner balance.
As always, consult your healthcare provider before beginning any new herbal regimen.
