Blue Lotus
The Blue Lotus, also known as Nymphaea Caerulea, is a sacred flower that was used in Ancient Egypt in various religious and spiritual practices. It was believed to have magical and healing powers, and was considered a symbol of spiritual enlightenment.
In Egyptian mythology, the Blue Lotus was associated with the goddesses Isis, Nephthys, and Hathor. It was believed that these goddesses used the flower to enhance their powers of magic, fertility, and energetic healing. The flower was also commonly used in temple rituals and ceremonies.
The Blue Lotus has a long history of use in herbal medicine, particularly in Egypt and other parts of North Africa. It was believed to have a variety of healing properties, including the ability to relieve anxiety, stress, and insomnia, as well as to promote relaxation and euphoria.
The flower was also used as a mild aphrodisiac, and was believed to enhance sexual pleasure and increase libido. It was commonly consumed as a tea or mixed with wine or other beverages.
In recent times, renowned Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh said, “There is the mud, and there is the lotus that grows out of the mud. We need the mud in order to make the lotus.”
It is difficult to say whether the Blue Lotus is more revered for its symbolism of the universe, or for its healing properties and powers. Or perhaps the two are inseparable. The Hindus consider the lotus seed to be especially sacred because it contains a complete template for the adult plant as the divine form in the process of manifesting into physical expression. The eight- petaled lotus common to Buddhist mandalas speaks to cosmic harmony.
Today, the Blue Lotus is still used in some spiritual and religious practices, particularly in the New Age and alternative medicine communities. It is also available as an herbal supplement, often in the form of capsules, tinctures, or teas.
It is also an essential oil used in some of our soap, body butters and lotion bars
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