Blue Lotus Flower Nymphaea Caerulea Dried Whole Flower Organic Egyptian Lotus

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Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea) 1 oz
Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea)
Blue lotus is a tropical water lily native to Northern and tropical Africa. It’s also commonly
known as the Egyptian blue water lily or sacred blue lily of the Nile. The blue lotus is a sacred
star-shaped flower to the Egyptian culture. It symbolized the origins of life to the Ancient
Egyptians, for they believed the world was covered by darkness and water until the blue lotus
bloomed to bring in light. It was believed that the sun gods Atum and Ra were at its core when
the first blue lotus bloomed to bring in light to the earth. Depictions of the sacred blue lily of the
Nile can be seen across Egyptian art and architecture. Its botanical name (Nymphaa caerulea)
translates to blue water nymph. The genus Nymphaea comes from the Greek work nymphaea
or water nymph, and the species caerulea means blue.
The Egyptians also revered the blue lotus for its medicinal properties, and has been historically
used as an aphrodisiac, stimulant, sexual enhancer, and against general maladies. Due to its
Vitamin B and zinc content, an infusion or tea made from the flowers of a blue lotus has been
known to be beneficial against stress by inducing feelings of calmness. High potassium found in
blue lotus has also been known to help maintain blood sugar levels and increase blood
circulation.
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