BLUE LOTUS
For centuries, ancient cultures paddled deep up the Nile to pluck the blooming, aromatic blue petaled flowers with a yellow yoke called the “Egyptian Lotus” or “Narcotic Lily.”
The shamans would ground up the lotuses (they aren’t really lotuses but lilies) and use them as medicines for anxiety, detoxification, inflammation, and as an aphrodisiac. Before long, the intoxicating blue beauties were being shipped all over the world.
The flower has mystical and spiritual prowess. Ancient Egyptians believed the Blue Lotus could provide a spiritual connection to the afterlife and communication with the divine. In Buddhism and Hinduism, the Blue Lotus flower is a potent meditation aid and symbolizes wisdom, knowledge, and the victory of the spirit over the body. In Hinduism, the Blue Lotus flower is a symbol of divine beauty. It often appears in artwork as a symbol of the god Vishnu, whom they associate with preservation and protection.
With such a historical pedigree, it’s not surprising that the flower is now being used in a variety of products, including vapes, pre-rolls, gummies, and teas. Herbalists have recently discovered that the flower’s therapeutic powers are due to its aporphine alkaloids: nuciferine and apomorphine. Apomorphine is a psychoactive compound that stimulates serotonin receptors and parts of the brain influenced by dopamine. Nuciferine blocks excessive dopamine receptor stimulation, serving as an anxiety reliever and sleep aid.
THE PLAYERS
JOLLY GREEN OIL’S BLUE LOTUS EXTRACT INFUSED CHOCOLATE CUBES
Elevate your senses with these exquisite treats containing 500mg of Blue Lotus extract, rich and creamy premium cocoa, and other non-GMO ingredients. Welcome to a world where decadence meets wellness! JollyGreenOil.com
ELIXART BLUE LOTUS TINCTURE
Dubbed the Flower of Euphoria, this gluten free, vegan tincture (1-2 drops) purportedly enhances euphoria, activates a dream state, helps with anxiety, and evokes a higher state of consciousness. Elixart.com
THE QI BLUE LOTUS TEA
Earthy, caffeine-free, and bursting with floral fireworks, the tea promises a calming and soothing experience. Organically grown, zero calories, and non-GMO. The-Qi.com
ROLLS: BLUE LOTUS
Rolled in rice paper, these organic herbal pre-rolls are from Thailand. They are hand rolled on site, pesticide free, and lab-tested. FamilyTreeCannabisCo.com
HOMETOWN HERO BLUE LOTUS + THC VAPE
For those looking to chill, unwind and love berry flavors, these 1,200mg Blue Lotus disposable vapes contain Delta-8 and HHC. Flavors include Blueberry, Liberty Haze, Sour Diesel, and Purple Kush. HometownHero.com
GALAXY TREATS BLUE LOTUS GUMMIES
Available in two cosmic flavors, Blue Bliss and Purple Abyss, these gummies contain 3,000mg of Blue Lotus, 25mg of Calea Zacatechichi, a shrub native to Mexico that helps with sleep, and 15mg of HHC CBD. GalaxyTreats.com
DID YOU KNOW?
Neptune, the blue planet, symbolically rules that Blue Lotus flower. Neptune is associated with creativity, spirituality, dreams, and enlightenment. The Blue Lotus’ connection to the sky and stars adds to the symbolism. The color represents the infinity of the sky and the unlimited possibilities in the universe.
