HerbBlue Lotus
Modern human evidence for blue lotus is limited, with some studies on chemical composition and traditional uses, but lacking comprehensive safety and efficacy data for consumption.
Benefits
- Traditionally recognized for calming
- soothing
- and relaxation effects
- may induce heightened spiritual awareness or mild euphoria.
Key compounds
Anthocyaninsanthraquinonesfatty acidsflavonoidsleuecoanthocyaninsphenolscoumarinstanninstriterpenoidskaempferolquercetingallic acidapomorphinenuciferine
May help with
- Historically used in Egyptian culture for spiritual rituals
- relaxation
- heightened awareness
- as an aphrodisiac
- sleep aid
- and anxiety reliever.
Best for these goals
Traditionally recognized for calmingsoothingand relaxation effectsmay induce heightened spiritual awareness or mild euphoria.
How to use it
Tea, tincture, dried leaves, flower extracts, oils
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Safety data is limited; not FDA approved for consumption in the US. May cause altered mental status, euphoria, and hallucinations at higher doses. Avoid during pregnancy/lactation, in children, and with underlying mood disorders or schizophrenia. | Interactions: May interact with medications for mental health conditions, erectile dysfunction, sleep disorders, diabetes, liver conditions, and blood pressure drugs; use with caution.
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