Blue Lotus Flower
ANCIENT FLOWERR MODERN HEALERR
Beneath the Blue Lotus’ delicate, layered exterior lies a deeper meaning; a symbolism balanced by strength and softness, death and rebirth, pollution and purity. Even more profound, within each component of the flower - its brilliant petals, intoxicating scent and impressive essence - exists a powerful medicine nearly as old as time.
For thousands of years, the Blue Lotus Flower (Nymphaea Caerulea) has been honored as a sacred sacrament and revered for its remedial properties. Etched on each and every Ancient Egyptian monument, found on statues and in tombs alongside priests and pharaohs, evidence of the Blue Lotus’ divinity is everywhere. An immortalized healer, the exquisite plant has been praised as both an emblem of resilience and a curative tool. Included in social and spiritual rituals, it induces feelings of tranquility and subtle euphoria, stimulates arousal and heals the human vessel from the inside out.
Beyond its beauty, the metamorphic lotus flower is an eternal symbol of reawakening. Finding sanctuary in murky river waters, rooted to the mud like our feet upon the ground, the lotus flower recedes into the underworld at night, just as we fall into the dark mysterious depths of slumber. Up with the sun the blossom resurrects itself, reblooming each morning unscathed and sparkling clean, echoing that we too have the opportunity to rebirth ourselves anew. We too can submerge what no longer serves us and unfold towards the light. Representing the ultimate goal of self-realization, the union of soul and consciousness, the Blue Lotus Flower is more than a metaphor. It is a respected botanical ally.
Across continents and cultures, this ethnobotanical treasure has been known to enhance third eye function, motivate lucid dreaming and provoke deep meditation. Used as a cure for the well being of body and mind, the cerulean blossom can guide us towards an expanded state of consciousness. A natural anti-anxiety and stress reliever, Blue Lotus contains nuciferan (an antispasmodic) along with aporphine, which creates calming feelings of euphoria. With this relaxing jubilation comes wisdom - an examination of what is interfering with our highest self and a release of fear. It aids sleep, manages chronic stress, alleviates gastrointestinal problems and it is an effective aphrodisiac. Opening the center of intuition, the supreme rejuvenative tonic has an organic intelligence, helping each individual find truth and grow their soul. Much like an adaptogen, the Blue Lotus Flower gives what is needed.
Offering personal clarity, the Blue Lotus Flower uncovers our mental maze of distractions, reveals insights and encourages us to lean into resistance. Fostering the divine feminine, the Blue Lotus Flowers rests our dominant Governess and unearths the nurturing Goddess within. Leading towards inner understanding, the Blue Lotus Flower blazes a path of ease, grace and accepting oneself with honesty. The plant guide supports the transformations we surrender to and holds us wherever we are at with unconditional love, support and acceptance. Internal harmony is the true medicine it provides.
Change begins with self-discovery, and the Blue Lotus Flower reveals us to ourselves, holding a mirror to our cognition. Elevating the healing experience, Blue Lotus reacts with the body in various ways based on the method of ingestion:
Smoking quiets emotional dissonance and offers deep relaxation. Inhale attunement and experience sleep-like properties with vibrant, vivid dreams.
Essence cultivates unconditional love and support to be oneself while navigating deeper into intimate waterways; cleansing the body and spirit while activating sacred source wisdom.
Drinking Tea is grounding, opening the crown third eye and pineal gland for awakened and activated meditations, finding rhythm and flow.
Extracting with alcohol promotes connection, community-building and authentic conversation.
Burning the flower and wearing the oils reveals shrouded memories and summons remembrances of who you really are; illuminating your spirit and nourishing your roots.
As the lotus flower’s journey begins in the waters below, dynamic healing is sparked from within. Sacred then and sacred now, Blue Lotus has long been an earthen elixir. Expand internal exploration and infuse blissful moments into personal rituals with Mark of the Lotus’ devotion to the blessed blossom.