So I’ll start by giving an overview of what blue lotus tea is…
Blue Lotus tea is a fragrant and mildly intoxicating beverage derived from the blue lily flower (Nelumbo nucifera) is an endangered plant, historically used for many herbal remedies and as an aphrodisiac. It is claimed to benefit sleep, anxiety, and erectile dysfunction.
Also, I should note here that there is a difference between the blue lotus plant and the blue water lily. So be sure not to confuse the two as is commonly done. And be aware that common nomenclature does change depending on which region you’re in.
The blue butterfly pea flower plant is a member of the Fabales Order, while the blue lotus is a member of the Nymphaeales order. But are both used in traditional medicines for various purposes.
Blue lotus is also referred to as Blue Egyptian Lotus, Blue Egyptian Water Lily, or Sacred Blue Lily, Overall, they do have similar benefits.
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You can also explore my similar articles on Blue Tea (butterfly pea tea) which is seen as a major weight loss tea. Or check out my general article on Lotus Leaf tea caffeine taste and more.
You might also want to explore the topic of herbal tea in general, if so then check my article on what herbal teas are good for.
Blue lotus tea benefits
There are more claims and anecdotal evidence supporting blue lotus tea than hard research. It has been historically used for recreational and medicinal purposes. As well as a natural aphrodisiac, the benefits are believed to include reducing anxiety, improving sleep, and aiding erectile dysfunction.
Given that blue lotus tea is made from the blue lotus plant, it brings with it strong benefits that the blue lotus plant provides.
It has been linked with various medicinal purposes across various practices of medicine including folk medicines, Ayurveda, Chinese traditional medicine, and oriental medicine.
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I’ll touch on that shortly, but first, we’ll go on to more modern-day benefits of this tea.
Let’s go over a few of the main modern medicine benefits first…
Reduces anxiety and instills calm
Blue lotus tea is believed to have a calming effect on the body and the nervous system. This helps to reduce anxiety and provides a calming effect. Much in the way that chamomile tea also has this effect.
Blue lotus tea has been described as enhancing the following:
mildly sedative
relaxing and calming
nervine
Improves and aids restful sleep
Blue lotus tea contains the compounds Nuci ferine and aporphine. Both of these properties provide antispasmodic effects. These calming effects may also contribute towards a reduction in gastrointestinal issues such as indigestion.
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The Blue Lotus (Nymphaea caerulea), sometimes also called Blue Water Lily, is a psychoactive plant that has been used for thousands of years. The plant is believed to originally come from Egypt and other parts of Northern Africa where it grew along the river Nile. Today, the plant also grows in other parts of the world, and can be found in India and some other parts of Asia. The Blue Lotus is sometimes confused with the Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), the national flower of India and Vietnam.
Blue Lotus was intimately known to the Ancient Egyptians, where it played an important part in various aspects of their culture. The plant was widely popular for its aphrodisiac and mild psychedelic properties, which made it one of the first party drugs.
HOW TO USE BLUE LOTUS?
It is not exactly known how the Ancient Egyptians used the plant, but judging from visual depictions and plant remains found in tombs, it is believed that they used the flowers, buds, and possibly the seeds, which they soaked in wine. For traditional use of the Blue Lotus, they likely boiled the flowers in water to make a tea, using this liquid on its own.
BENEFITS OF BLUE LOTUS FOR GOOD HEALTH AND WELLBEING
1. NATURAL APHRODISIAC
2. HELPS WITH MENSTRUATION
3. HELPS WITH STRESS AND DEPRESSION
4. ANTIDIABETIC
5. HELPS WITH GASTROINTESTINAL PROBLEMS
6. NATURAL PAINKILLER
7. NATURAL ANTIDIURETIC
BENEFITS OF BLUE LOTUS FOR HEALTHY SKIN AND HAIR
1. HELPS WITH OILY SKIN
2. MOISTURISES YOUR SKIN
3. NATURAL CONDITIONER
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