Blue lotus (Nymphaea caerulea)

The Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) is also known as Blue water lily or Egyptian lotus. It is a live water plant growing on the shores of lakes and rivers. In the time of the ancient Egyptians, the plant was considered sacred.

The god of the blue water lily in ancient Egypt was Nefertem. He offered the lily to the sun god Ra to ease the pain of his aging body. The Egyptians appreciated the flower not only for his pleasing smell, but also for its healing qualities. Many scenes depict women holding the flower, smelling its divine fragrance. Today it is believed that the plant was used as for a recreational drug (soaked in wine) as well.

Effects

The effects of the blue lotus are both narcotic and euphoric, becoming slightly hallucinating at higher doses. It is also said that the flower improves sexuality and arousal and has a sort of Viagra effect.

Usage

To make tea, take 5 grams per person and soak in hot water. For a traditional Egyptian drink, soak the flowers in wine for several hours. Use approximately 5 grams per bottle. Do not exceed recommended dosage: blue lotus makes the wine bitter and hard to drink.

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Sep 8, 2008 WeirdFish said:
 
“tried it as a tea, didn't drink any alcohol as most people here seem to suggest, felt a relaxing feeling but nothing more. Maybe I should try it with alcohol, too...”

Aug 30, 2008 Hokus said:
  
“I smoked 1 cigarrette of this and i felt so sleepy , sleeped the whole day , i checked my pulse later it was only 60 - might be dangerous , i felt also realy stupid all the time cant concentrate , almost forgot anything i did in that time - brain just doesnt get enough oxygen!!



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Nov 27, 2007 Hanna said:
    
“Good stuff! (: Very good and relaxing. It really increases the effect of alcohol and gives a feeling as if I'd taken extacy :D”