Blue lotus has the following uses in many cultures:
• Relaxation and calming: Blue lotus has calming and relaxing properties. The flowers are often used as a mild sedative to reduce stress and anxiety.
• Sleep improvement: Due to its calming effect, blue lotus can improve sleep and help with insomnia.
• Mood improvement: The flowers contain alkaloids such as apomorphine and nuciferine, which can have euphoric and mood-enhancing effects.
• Aphrodisiac: Blue lotus has traditionally been used as an aphrodisiac to increase libido and sexual performance.
• Meditation and spiritual practices: In many cultures, blue lotus is used in spiritual and meditative practices to calm the mind and promote concentration.
• Traditional medicine: In traditional medicine, particularly Egyptian and Ayurvedic medicine, blue lotus is used to treat various ailments such as stomach problems, diarrhea, and menstrual cramps.
Preparation as a tea
1 gram (1 flower) per cup, pour water (80C) over it and let it steep for 5-10 minutes.
• Light tea: Use about 1 gram of dried flowers per cup.
• Stronger tea: Use about 2 grams of dried flowers per cup.
Blue lotus in combination with Ashwagandha promotes even better relaxation and sleep.
When combined with Tulsi, it becomes adaptogenic and helps to cope with stressful situations even better.
Taking blue lotus with Ginseng can increase energy and mental concentration.
In combination with Schi Sandra, the liver function is supported.
Caution! At higher doses, blue lotus can have mild psychoactive effects that can lead to altered states of consciousness. It is important to note that the effects and safety of blue lotus have not yet been fully studied scientifically. Therefore, it should be used with caution and preferably after consulting a specialist, especially if you already have health problems or are taking other medications.
