Everything You Want to Know About Blue Lotus in 2024

Maybe you’re seeing blue lotus products popping up for the first time, or maybe you’ve long been fascinated by the rich history and seductive nature of this Egyptian medicinal staple. Blue lotus flower (aka blue lotus) may be new to the Western market, but other parts of the world have been benefiting from it for thousands of years. By simply sharing everything there is to know about blue louts flower, and why it’s becoming a huge deal amongst cannabinoid lovers, despite being a 100% cannabis-free product, you can get a better idea of what this flower type can potentially do for you.

What Exactly is Blue Lotus Flower?

Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) goes by a few names: Egyptian lotus, blue water lily, and sacred blue lily. It’s a beautiful blue water lily that grows primarily along the Nile River. Native to the regions of East Africa and Southeast Asia, the blue lotus thrives in waterways and ponds. The plant features broad green leaves and vibrant blue flowers, with a golden center, which float on the water's surface. It blooms in the morning and closes in the afternoon – symbolizing rebirth and the sun.

Blue Lotus’ history is enmeshed in ancient Egyptian lore, believed to have brought people closer to the gods, thinning the veil between mortal and immortal. You see, the blue lotus was highly revered in ancient Egypt for its psychoactive properties, beauty, and its association with the sun god Ra and the god of the afterlife, Osiris. It was used in religious rituals and ceremonies, believed to induce a state of relaxation and heightened awareness. This was likely due to its mild psychoactive compounds, such as apomorphine and nuciferine, which can promote feelings of euphoria and tranquility when consumed in certain quantities.

Apart from its ceremonial use, the blue lotus was also depicted in ancient Egyptian art, showcasing its significance in their culture. The flower is sometimes found in tombs, illustrating its connection with life after death and the belief in resurrection and immortality.

Beyond Egypt, the use of the blue lotus spread to other cultures and regions, including parts of India and the Middle East. It was used in various ceremonies and rituals, often for its psychoactive effects, but also for its beauty and aroma.

Now, we recognize that the blue lotus flower possesses unique qualities that explain its longstanding appeal all over the world. In modern times, the blue lotus is still used for its calming and relaxing effects. It’s made into teas, extracts, vapes (lotus-infused vapor), and incense, but its use is regulated in some countries due to its psychoactive properties. Beyond its psychoactive uses, the blue lotus is appreciated for its ornamental beauty in water gardens and ponds.

What Can Blue Lotus Flower Do?

Blue lotus flower is touted for both its recreational and therapeutic properties. It’s intoxicating to an extent, and its key compounds are apomorphine, a dopamine agonist, and nuciferine, an antipsychotic agent that works on GABA receptors. Together, these compounds can produce feelings of euphoria and calm, which is something that the plant shares with cannabis, hence the crossover interest that we’re seeing right now on the market.

So, how high can you get off of blue lotus flower? Well, that’s a good question. Its high is sorta like a warm and fuzzy buzz that can enhance feelings of well-being, pleasure, and contentment, while relaxing the mind and body, which can be great for those looking for natural stress relief. Interestingly, though, it’s believed that taking a high dose of blue lotus flower can negate these psychoactive effects, which is why lower doses are recommended to those seeking out its psychoactive capabilities.

As you may have guessed, research on blue lotus’ effects is quite limited. It just hasn’t been around on the Western market for long enough, or prominently enough, to give researchers much incentive to fund extensive studies on benefits. But, one thing we do know is that blue lotus is immensely high in antioxidants like quercetin, myricetin, kaempferol, and flavonoids.

Perhaps the most unique effect of blue lotus flower is its ability to enable lucid dreaming. This is a state of REM sleep in which you are dreaming, but still become aware of the fact that you are dreaming, and thus, can therefore alter the narrative in your dreams.

What About the Safety Factor?

Naturally, we wouldn’t be selling a product like blue lotus at The Calm Leaf if it weren’t safe. But, at the same time, you will have a hard time finding any published reports about its safety profile, because it hasn’t been studied in this manner yet by the FDA. In fact, the FDA does list the flower as poisonous, which has been quite controversial, as they do not go into any detail, and we know that the doses that would be required for it to cause toxicity would have to be enormously high – far higher than what a person would ever reasonably consume. At the same time, blue lotus has been consumed around the world for thousands of years, and we have yet to hear any serious stories about its danger.

One thing we will say is that because blue lotus is intoxicating, it should be used responsibly. This means avoiding driving and other potential high-risk behaviors that could be impaired due to intoxication. We also recommend that you do not mix blue lotus flower with other intoxicating substances, such as alcohol, as there is no data out there to determine whether or not this is safe. The same applies to prescription medications. However, we have heard of many people who have mixed blue lotus with cannabis and have had no issues.

Is Blue Lotus Flower Actually Legal in the USA?

There are zero laws in the United States that prohibit the use of blue lotus flower, or even restrict its sales in any way. This means that you can go ahead and purchase it, enjoying it to the fullest potential without being limited in how you can consume it.

What Kinds of Blue Lotus Product Types Are There?

Blue lotus flower is sold in certain product types that ensure the best bioavailability – that’s a term that describes how efficiently a compound absorbs into the body to be as effective as possible. Currently, these are the most common types of blue lotus flower products you’ll find on the market:

• Vapes: Blue lotus vapes have become surprisingly popular, as we now know that you can safely and effectively experience its effects through vaporization. Disposable blue lotus vapes are starting to pop up, and we’ve heard lots of positive feedback about them. This method likely offers the fastest-acting effects.
• Tea/Beverages: You can consume blue lotus drinks, including tea, as well as soft drinks that are infused with the extract of blue lotus.
• Essential Oil: The essential oil of blue lotus flower is very popular, and it’s used for aromatherapy. It shouldn’t be ingested, since compounds are very concentrated and may be unsafe to consume orally.
• Dried Flower: You can buy blue lotus flower in dried form, which gives you the ability to make your own solutions on your terms.
• Blue Lotus/Cannabis Products: We’re seeing a number of products that combine hemp compounds, including cannabinoids and/or terpenes, with blue lotus extract.

Explore a Whole New Kind of Potential Blissful Relief!

Blue lotus flower offers up an amazing alternative to cannabis products for when you’re in the mood for something a bit different. Still new to the US market, it’s rapid growth in popularity shows us that it has what it takes to satisfy consumers who love their plant-derived psychoactives. And, its potential for therapeutic uses just adds to its appeal.

If you’re looking to bring some blue lotus into your life, we’ve got you covered at The Calm Leaf. Explore the blue lotus products that are entering our catalog, with more to come. We’re proud to offer only 100% authentic, cleanly formulated, and lab-tested blue lotus for your enjoyment.