Nymphaea Caerulea
| Nymphaea Caerulea | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Molecule | C17H17NO2 |
| Compound | Apomorphine |
| Era | Ancient |
| Origin | Egypt |
| Archetype | Chicago Detroit |
| Ancestor | Greek |
| Swag Score | 2 |
| Date Added | 2025-01-12 |
[view source]Effects & Properties
Effects: Mild sedation, relaxation, and a subtle euphoria. It induces calmness, enhances mood and senses without hallucinations.
Natural Occurrence: Native to the Nile River region and East Africa, this aquatic plant grows in ponds and wetlands. Appearance: Large round green leaves floating on water, with vibrant blue to purple flowers and yellow at the centers, as well as rhizomatous roots. Dried flowers are blue to grayish-blue with a mild floral odor.
[view source]History
Nymphaea caerulea (the blue Egyptian lotus) was sacred in ancient Egyptian civilization, appearing extensively in art, temple decorations, and funerary practices from as early as 3000 BCE, where it symbolized creation, rebirth, and the sun. It was likely consumed as a wine infusion during religious ceremonies and social gatherings for its mildly sedative and euphoric effects. The flower was rediscovered by Western ethnobotanists in the late 20th century and has since gained a following in the modern herbal and psychoactive plant communities.
[view source]Connections
Archetype: Chicago Detroit
Ancestor: Greek
Tarot Card: Queen of Swords
PubChem: Apomorphine
Paired With: Poppers
[view source]Sources
- https://erowid.org/plants/lotus/lotus.shtml
- https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5638439/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphaea_nouchali_var._caerulea
- Nymphaea cults in ancient Egypt and the New World: a lesson in empirical pharmacology (PMC)
- Chemical Composition, Market Survey, and Safety Assessment of Blue Lotus Extracts (PMC)
- Nuciferine - Wikipedia
- Egyptian lotus - Britannica