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Blue Lotus Flower: Uses, Benefits, and

Safety
 What it is
 Health claims
 Downsides
 How to use it
 Bottom line

Blue lotus flower (Nymphaea caerulea) is a psychoactive plant, also known as blue Egyptian
lotus, blue water lily, and sacred blue lily.

It’s been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years as a natural aphrodisiac, sleep
aid, and anxiety reliever. However, due to its psychoactive properties, many people wonder if
it’s legal and safe to use.

This article tells you all you need to know about blue lotus flower, including its benefits,
downsides, legality, and safety.
What is blue lotus flower?
Blue lotus flower is a water lily that predominantly grows in Egypt and certain parts of Asia.

It holds cultural importance, and images of the flower have been found on ancient papyri and
on the walls of tombs. Historians believe it was once used in Egypt as a traditional medicine
to treat an array of conditions and disorders like anxiety and insomnia (1Trusted Source).

It’s known as an entheogenic drug, which is a mind-altering substance believed to alter one’s
consciousness in a spiritual or religious manner. This term is commonly used instead of
“hallucinogenic” or “psychedelic” (2).

The two main compounds responsible for the flower’s psychoactive and medicinal effects are
apomorphine and nuciferine (1Trusted Source, 3Trusted Source, 4, 5):

 Apomorphine. A psychoactive compound that acts as a dopamine agonist, meaning it

can instill a happy and euphoric feeling. It may also help with muscle control in those
with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and erectile dysfunction.
 Nuciferine. A compound thought to act as an antipsychotic drug that induces feelings
of calmness through mechanisms that aren’t yet fully understood. It has also been
shown to improve symptoms of erectile dysfunction.

Consuming blue lotus flower may make you feel “high” and result in a gentle euphoria. Some
people have drawn comparisons to the high you experience after consuming cannabis, though
this can be largely individual.

Currently, blue lotus flower isn’t approved for human consumption in the United States.
However, it’s not a controlled substance and is legally allowed to be cultivated, sold, and
purchased except in the state of Louisiana where it’s illegal (1Trusted Source, 6).

The most common forms of the flower include teas, infused wine and spirits, and products to
smoke or vape. You may be able to find these in specialty holistic wellness stores, vape
shops, or online.

Despite this, always check your local and federal laws regarding the legality of any
psychoactive substances and speak with a healthcare professional before trying them.

Summary

The two compounds responsible for the psychoactive and medicinal properties in blue lotus
flower are apomorphine and nuciferine. Always check your local and federal laws and
consult your healthcare provider before trying the flower.

Health claims
Despite the many claims of blue lotus flower’s health benefits, there’s only limited research
on the plant.
Historically, it’s been used recreationally and medicinally, with most advocates claiming it
can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, assist with erectile dysfunction, and act as a natural
aphrodisiac (1Trusted Source, 7Trusted Source).

Though no direct research supports these claims, many suspect that these effects come from
the two compounds in the flower — apomorphine and nuciferine — commonly known to
promote calmness and assist with muscle control (1Trusted Source, 7Trusted Source).

Furthermore, blue lotus flower contains antioxidants like flavonoids, quercetin, kaempferol,
and myricetin (8Trusted Source).

Antioxidants promote good health by fighting free radicals, which can otherwise damage
your body’s cells. A diet high in antioxidants is associated with a lower risk of chronic
conditions like heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and certain types of cancer (9Trusted Source,
10Trusted Source, 11Trusted Source, 12Trusted Source).

Yet, despite its antioxidant content, no research directly links this flower with a reduced risk
of chronic disease, and no studies have confirmed whether there’s an ideal way to consume it
to reap the most benefits.

The best way to get antioxidants is to include a variety of antioxidant-rich foods in your diet
like vegetables, fruit, nuts, seeds, whole grains, green tea, and coffee (9Trusted Source,
11Trusted Source).

Summary

Although proponents believe that blue lotus flower may improve sleep, anxiety, erectile
dysfunction, and many other conditions, limited research supports these claims.

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Downsides
Even though you can buy blue lotus flower online and in certain stores, there’s a large debate
as to whether it should be a legal substance due to its psychoactive properties.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) labels the flower as poisonous, yet doesn’t classify
it as a controlled substance. This means that you can legally purchase blue lotus teas, incense,
and oils. It’s legal in most countries except for Poland, Russia, and Latvia (1Trusted Source,
13).

Though proponents of the flower tout its medicinal benefits, very limited research backs up
these claims. Further, there’s no safety data on the substance and no generally accepted
dosage.
Therefore, it’s important to speak with your healthcare provider if you’re considering trying
blue lotus flower.

It’s also important to note that children and people who are pregnant or breastfeeding should
avoid the flower due to the lack of research on its safety in these populations.

Finally, because of its psychoactive properties, it may not be suitable for everyone and
shouldn’t be mixed with other substances like cannabis or alcohol.

Do not drive or perform other activities while consuming the flower.

Summary

Limited studies exist on blue lotus flower and its effect on human health and safety. Due to
its psychoactive properties, always consult with a healthcare provider and avoid driving or
performing other activities while under the influence.

How to use it
Blue lotus flower can be used in many different forms, though there’s no data available on its
safety, maximum dosage, and potency:

 Tea. To make blue flower lotus tea, add one premade tea bag or 3–5 grams of dried
flowers to 1–2 cups (250–500 mL) of hot water. Let steep for 5–10 minutes.
 Smoking. If you choose to smoke it, roll dried flowers using rolling papers. Just keep
in mind that this method may cause significant psychoactive effects and should be
used with caution.
 Vaping. For vaping, finely ground flowers can be added to a vaporizer and inhaled.
 Alcoholic beverage. Some people infuse wine or alcoholic spirits with the flower.
Due to the unknown safety of this, it’s best to avoid it.
 Massage and essential oil. You can purchase blue lotus flower massage oil or
essential oil which can enter the body through the skin or nasal passage. Though
unknown at this time, many claim that these forms are less potent.

Despite these uses, it’s unknown if blue lotus toxicity or drug interactions can occur.

Don’t exceed the recommended dosage instructions on the product’s packaging. It’s also
important to purchase these products from a reliable source and speak with a healthcare
provider to make sure it’s right for you.

Summary

Most advocates of blue lotus flower consume it through tea, smoking, vaping, or essential oil
inhalation. Due to the unknown safety and lack of standard dosage recommendations, be sure
to follow the package instructions.

The bottom line

The blue lotus flower has been used for thousands of years as a traditional medicine in
ancient Egypt.

Today, it’s commonly consumed as a tea, smoked or vaped, or inhaled as an essential oil.
Despite many anecdotal claims, there’s no evidence that it helps reduce anxiety, improve
sleep, increase sexual arousal, or manage erectile dysfunction.

Though legal in most countries, the substance can elicit psychoactive effects and should only
be used after speaking with your healthcare provider.

Hasan Shafie Raad Ayan Shafie

Hasan Shafie Raad Ayan Shafie