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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.   LOTUS LEAVES  Lotus leaves are widely distributed, rich in resources, and inexpensive.  Because lotus leaves are full of a...

Beetroot is a root vegetable with the ability to help us feel relaxed and calm.  Drinking beetroot juice regularly for 7 days may help reduce blood pressure in people with the problem of hypertension.  Beetroot has a soothing secret called betaine. Betaine was first discovered in the juice of sugar beets in the 19th century and these days the amino acid derivative betaine is recognized as being potentially helpful in treating clinical depression.  Beetroot (Shaljam or Chukandar  in Hindi) is a winter vegetable that helps you stay healthy and warm during the cold months. The root veggie can be eaten raw in the form of a cooked, raw salad, boiled or roasted.  SPIRITUAL USE OF BEETROOT  Beetroot symbolizes love and beauty and is sacred to the Greek goddess of love, Aphrodite. Romans used beets as an aphrodisiac. The beetroot corresponds to the heart chakra. Beetroot also balances your root chakra that is responsible for keeping you centered, foc...

Jasmine's soothing fragrance can calm the mind and balance emotional fluctuations. It is believed to attract love and strengthen relationships, making it an ideal plant for romantic settings. This night blooming fairy vine encourages the magic of the evening – mystery, love, psychic dreams, and enchantment.  Jasmine flowers are used in many religious occasions as offerings to Gods.  Jasmine can heighten intuition and psychic abilities, beneficial for spiritual practices.  Jasmine flowers are used in astrology and Vastu for a variety of remedies.  Garlands made from Jasmine flowers are adorned by women during special occasions.  These are general astro remedies using jasmine flowers however, you are advised to get in touch with an expert for more personal advice.  Sowing a plant of jasmine flowers in your home is believed to keep planetary defects away from you and strengthen the positions of your horoscope. Offering a garland of jasmine flowers to Lord Shi...

Plumeria, also known as frangipani, is a genus of flowering plants in the subfamily Rauvolfioideae, of the family Apocynaceae. Frangipani is usually associated with sensual feelings of romance and love. It is considered sacred as the “Tree of Life”, Frangipani evokes deep internal cleansing that refreshes the body, mind and soul.  FRANGIPANI ESSENTIAL OIL  Frangipani Oil is extracted from the flowers of the Plumeria tree either through cold pressing or solvent extraction method. Generally, the most often used method is enfleurage (macerating the flowers in plant fat and replacing the flowers hundreds of times). The fat is then hydro distilled or washed with hexane to remove the scent from the fat. The hexane is then evaporated off and a concrete or absolute of frangipani is left.  Frangipani is known to alleviate inflammation, headache, back pain, and tinnitus. While the aphrodisiac nature of this aromatic oil relaxes nerves, muscles, and boost libido. Imbued with strong...