Origin: Thailand
 
The whole flower head is used best by soaking in alcohol or as a herbal tea.
 
Properties and description of  traditional uses:
 
Nymphaea caerulea known primarily as blue lotus (or blue Egyptian lotus), but also blue water lily (or blue Egyptian water lily), and sacred blue lily (or sacred narcotic lily of the Nile), is a water-lily in the genus Nymphaea. Like other species in the genus, the plant contains the psychoactive alkaloid apomorphine.
 
Blue Lotus Effects
 
Stimulating at onset
Sedative with higher dose
Relaxing and calming
Nerve pain relief
Mild analgesic
Mild mood lift/euphoria
Enhancement of tactile sensations
Enhancement of dream states
Health Benefits
 
1. Menstruation Problems:
Some women go through hell each month because of various menstruation problems. These problems can be treated and naturally cured by the usage of nymphaea caerulea. The use of this flower or its extracts can help regulate irregular periods and ease menstruation cramps.
 
2. Treats Depression:
Depression, stress, anxiety-all fallouts of today’s fast paced world. All of these mental problems can be relieved with the help of nymphaea caerulea’s root. It also increases human memory power.
 
3. Treats Gastrointestinal Problems:
Stomach disorders like diarrhea and dysentery can be cured by using the rhizome of this beautiful sacred river flower. Its rhizome also possesses the ability to treat dyspepsia. This flower is also used in treating jaundice and other internal gastrointestinal disorders. Consuming concoctions containing this healthy herb is known to help treat damaged liver too.
 
4. Muscle Relaxant and Painkiller:
Studies show that this sacred flower acts as a pain killer like Arnica and also has muscle relaxant properties. So, if you are suffering from nerve disorders, use this flower for pain relief and well as relaxation.
 
5. Relaxant:
You are stressed and anxious, looking for some relief. Turn to Nymphaea caerulea! Blue lily flower is also used to make perfumes and its oil is widely used in aromatherapy.
 
6. Oil Control:
So you have oily skin? No worries; the blue lily has something for you too! External use of blue water lily can balance oily skin and prevent pimple and acne breakouts.
 
7. Natural Moisturizer:
In many countries extracts from the seed of nymphaea caerulea is used in the preparation of the skin care products. instant hydration to the skin. So if you suffer from dry, flaky skin, use this natural moisturizer.
 
8. For Healthy Hair:
Observations reveal that Nymphaea caerulea can also help increase the volume, body as well as elasticity of brittle hair. So, if you have limp, dull hair, grab some blue lily extracts and use it on your hair for beautiful, healthy hair!
 
 
This lotus has been used to produce perfumes since ancient times; it is also used in aromatherapy.
 
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