MY HERB CLINIC ® BLUE LOTUS FLOWER CUT ORGANIC WATERLILY Nymphaea Caerulea - RELAX MELLOW

Organic Blue Lotus Flower - cut

Botanical Name: Nymphaea caerulea
Organic Status: Organic 
Country of Origin: Thailand
Plant Part: Flower
Form: Cut

Our gorgeous Blue Lotus flowers are sustainably grown and harvested by a small farmers alliance in Thailand. They are naturally sun and air dried without the use of harmful chemicals.

Not to be confused with Sacred Lotus which is Nelumbo nucifera which does not contain the natural alkaloids found in Blue Lotus.

What is Blue Lotus?
Blue Lotus grows in ponds with the magnificent flower floating on the surface, showing the glorious colour to the world.  It is known by the common names Blue Lotus, Egyptian Lily or Waterlily, and Sacred Blue Lily, however the correct name is the scientific or botanical name, Nymphaea caerulea.  The caerulea in the name refers specifically to the blue colour of this lotus, and lotus of other colours, such as red and white, have different botanical names and a different balance of natural chemical constituents.  It has a long historical use, with an association with Queen Cleopatra VII of ancient Egypt, and has been found documented on papyrus.

How is Blue Lotus used?
Traditionally it has been used as a tea, added to baths, smoked, used as incense or potpourri.

Herbal Tea Brewing
Instructions: Can be brewed like a loose-leaf tea. Boil water (90°C to 100°C) and add between 1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon of herbal blend per cup of water. Pour boiled water over the tea and allow too steep for at least 5 minutes before straining and serving.  Honey or vegan sweeteners can be used to sweeten and enhance the flavour.