Blue Water Lily (Nymphaea nouchali)

Dehydrated Blue lotus/Egyptian lotus Flower

Blue lotus flower is an Egyptian water lily used to promote sleep, reduce anxiety, improve sexual performance, and address mental health conditions. Although the plant is not listed as a controlled substance in the U.S., it’s also not approved for human consumption nor is it regulated by FDA.

Some people believe blue lotus flower has health benefits, including reducing anxiety and improving sleep. But it has psychoactive properties, and research on its safety and efficacy is needed.

Blue lotus flower (Nymphaea caerulea) is a psychoactive plant, also known as blue Egyptian lotus, blue water lily, and sacred blue lily.

It’s been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years as a natural aphrodisiac, sleep aid, and anxiety reliever. However, due to its psychoactive properties, many people wonder if it’s legal and safe to use.

This article tells you all you need to know about blue lotus flower, including its benefits, downsides, legality, and safety.

Traditional use of the blue lily extends beyond sacred and ceremonial significance; it was a part of ancient herbal medicine practices. Across the lands where it naturally grew, the blue water lily was used to treat various ailments. It served as an aphrodisiac in some cultures, a natural anti-inflammatory in others, and was even believed to alleviate symptoms of gastrointestinal distress and menstrual discomfort.