Blue lotus flower (Nymphaea caerulea) is a psychoactive plant, also known as blue Egyptian lotus, blue water lily, and sacred blue lily. Blue Lotus has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years as a natural aphrodisiac, sleep aid, and anxiety reliever. However, at higher doses achieved by inhalation, users can experience euphoria and hallucinations.
While there's limited research on the human health effects of consuming lotus, it's thought that these antioxidant compounds might protect against diseases that stem from oxidative stress. In particular, they may have anticancer effects, protect against Alzheimer's disease, and prevent liver damage.
Lotus, the aquatic plant is almost completely edible, from flowers to seeds to roots. All parts of the lotus have been used for medicinal purposes for several ailments.
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LOTUS LEAVES
Lotus leaves are widely distributed, rich in resources, and inexpensive.
Because lotus leaves are full of antioxidants they can increase blood flow to the heart and lower blood pressure and their alkaloids have been reported to be involved in relaxation.
Lotus leaves boasts a range of vitamins and minerals, including high amounts of vitamin C, copper and B vitamins. Lotus leaves are also rich in fiber and low in calories, so they can aid weight loss and keep you satiated.
LOTUS FLOWERS
Lotus flowers can be dried and used in recipes for cooking. Lotus flowers can help with skin pore and oil management.
According to studies, this skin-balancing flower helps to manage sebum production without depleting the skin's natural hydration. This is excellent for people with oily or acne-prone skin, as well as for avoiding acne and blocked pores.
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LOTUS TEA
Blue Lotus tea is known for its sedative qualities, making it a wonderful herbal relaxant. It's traditionally used to reduce insomnia, relieve premenstrual tension, make childbirth easier or increase lactation after birthing.
Blue Lotus is also good for depression and stress.
Lotus tea is a great way to improve blood circulation and increase energy levels. Lotus leaf tea is a great anti-inflammatory helping with redness, swelling, and pain associated with arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.
Drinking lotus tea regularly can help you to de-stress because it is high in Vitamin B, you also get pyridoxine in the body. This component can directly interact with neural receptors in the brain to influence mental state as well as positive, calm you down, and make you feel more grounded and connected.
LOTUS TEA RECIPE
- Place 1 whole Blue Lotus flower in a glass mug.
- Add 12 oz of 190-200ºF hot water & keep the flower submerged underwater while steeping using bamboo tongs
- Infuse 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add 2 tablespoons of honey and mix until dissolved. ( optional), Enjoy!
LOTUS OIL
Lotus seed oil is derived from the seeds of the lotus plant. The oil has been used traditionally in Asia to treat a number of health conditions like arthritis, inflammation, gout, rheumatism, and psoriasis.
The iron present in the lotus flower improves the blood flow in the scalp and makes it nourished and keeps it perfectly hydrated.
Moreover, this oil also works on brittle and wavy hair and wards off all the frizz from the hair making them silky and smooth.
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LOTUS SEEDS
Lotus seeds provide unsaturated fatty acids, good carbohydrates, fiber and other vitamins such as vitamins A and C. Due to this richness, lotus seeds are no longer only considered healthy, but are also often referred to as “ superfood”.
Lotus seedpod extract can effectively improve renal dysfunction, so as to achieve treating or improving kidney damage-related diseases.
The recommended dosage of lotus seed, in the form of the powdered extract, is 3 to 6 grams per day, in small and even doses after meals. It can be ingested with a glass of warm water or milk, with some honey.
LOTUS STEMS
Leaves or stems of the lotus can be eaten raw or cooked. The lotus flower stem (not the leaf stem which is too fibrous) can be eaten raw as side vegetable for relishes.
Lotus stems can also be cut into bite-sized pieces and turned into either a simple stir-fry, or a classic coconut-based soup with Thai mackerel.
LOTUS ROOT
Lotus root has a significant content of B vitamins, especially B6. This vitamin is recommended in cases of stress and mental confusion, as it helps reduce stress and anxiety states.
Lotus root is common in Asian cuisine and provides a mild crunch to stir fry dishes and soups.
Lotus root is high in several vitamins and minerals while being a healthy source of carbohydrates and fiber. It's free of fat and cholesterol. A 100g lotus root contains 74kcal of calories, most of which come from carbohydrates followed by protein and fat.
Therefore, taking 100 g of raw lotus root will get 2.6 g of protein and 17.2 g of carbohydrate with 4.9grams of dietary fibre and minimal sugar.
Boosts digestion High in dietary fiber, lotus root helps add bulk to the stool and promotes smooth bowel movements. This helps prevent constipation, boost your digestion and keep gastric problems at bay.
LOTUS IN VASTU AND FENG SHUI
According to Vastu, this plant fosters luck and an increase in wealth when placed exactly in the wealth area (South-west). It requires only 3-4 hours of indirect sunlight with adequate watering.
Lotus Plant is one of the most auspicious plants and is often used for traditional rituals in Indian and Chinese households.
For positive energy, place the sacred Lotus plant at the centre of your home, known as Brahmasthan, as per Vastu Shastra. This placement is believed to eliminate negative energy and attract positive vibes throughout your house.
As per lotus plant Vastu, the northeast corner of your home refers to your brain, so keeping lotus flowers in that corner of your home invokes your inner self to prevent any unnecessary indulgence.
Lotus also represents money and wealth - placing it in your homes / office also attract money and wealth.
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In Feng Shui Lotus represents symbol of beauty, attraction and love. A perfect placement for bedroom of couples.
In Feng Shui Lotus also signifies beauty and calmness so place it in your living rooms for a peaceful, loving and harmonious relationships between the family.
According to feng shui, the center of your home is a crucial spot since what you do there has an impact on the entire house. You can set a goal to bring harmony and serenity into your home when you place a picture of a lotus here.
A crystal lotus can help attract your dream partner when placed in the bedroom.
SPIRITUAL MEANING OF LOTUS
In Hinduism, the lotus represents spiritual enlightenment, beauty, fertility, purity, prosperity and eternity. It is said that there's a lotus flower in every Hindu's heart, and that when this lotus blooms, the person achieves enlightenment.
The lotus is also an important symbol in the Hindu tantric tradition. Hindus revere it with the divinities Vishnu and Lakshmi often portrayed on a pink lotus in iconography; historically, many deities, namely Brahma, Saraswati, Lakshmi, Kubera, usually sit on a stylized lotus throne.
Vishnu is generally depicted as holding the lotus in his lower left hand, while his consort Lakshmi holds one in her right hand, and the goddess is also usually portrayed as sitting on the flower.
A Shaiva myth describes Vishnu's worship of Shiva with 1008 lotus flowers, offering one for each of his epithets.
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In Buddhism, the lotus is associated with purity, spiritual awakening, and faithfulness. The flower is considered pure as it is able to emerge from murky waters in the morning and be perfectly clean.
It is also known to symbolize purity of speech, of the body, and of the mind. The lotus has a life cycle unlike any other plant. With its roots latched in mud, it submerges every night into river water and miraculously re-blooms the next morning, sparklingly clean.
As a result, this has led the lotus to have associations as the flower with rebirth and spiritual enlightenment.
The lotus flower is a symbol of karma in many Asian traditions. A blooming lotus flower is one of the few flowers that simultaneously carries seeds inside itself while it blooms.
CAUTION
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should consider consulting with their dietician before consuming lotus seeds. People with diabetes should also be cautious.
Lotus root is a starch, so diabetes patients should not eat too much of it. Lotus root is rich in fiber and prompts peristalsis (digestive tract contractions), so people suffering from ulcers, flatulence or irritable bowel syndrome are advised against eating it often.
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