Western Herbalism
Blue Lotus
Nymphaea caerulea
Also known as Egyptian Blue Lotus, Sacred Lily of the Nile.
No official pharmacopoeia monographs (ESCOP WHO AHP) found Primarily traditional Egyptian and Ayurvedic use with mild psychoactive properties Limited clinical evidence Not approved for human consumption in US
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Indications what the tradition reached for it in
- Dyspepsia
- Constipation
- Heart palpitations
- Diarrhea
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Fever
- GI complaints
- Erectile dysfunction
- Pain
- Urinary dysfunction
- Insomnia
- Depression
- Inflammation
- Nervous tension
- Restlessness
- Digestive complaints
- Low libido
- Sexual dysfunction
Safety
Pregnancy: Pregnancy Caution
Breastfeeding: Lactation (source flag notSafeInLactation)
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Dosing as the sources wrote it
| Preparation | As written | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Tincture | Tincture (10-20 drops | 0.2-0.4 mL |
| Tea (1-3g dried flowers steeped 10-15 min) |
Doses are reproduced from the sources for practitioners and are not a recommendation for any person.
From the sources
Clinical Notes. No official pharmacopoeia monographs (ESCOP WHO AHP) found Primarily traditional Egyptian and Ayurvedic use with mild psychoactive properties Limited clinical evidence Not approved for human consumption in US
indications. Blue Lotus is traditionally indicated for: Dyspepsia, Constipation, Heart palpitations, Diarrhea, Stress, Anxiety, Fever, GI complaints, Erectile dysfunction, Pain, Urinary dysfunction, Insomnia, Depression, Inflammation, Nervous tension, and 4 further conditions.
safety-cautions. Blue Lotus - Contraindications: Avoid with alcohol or sedatives, Insufficient data - avoid if pregnant or lactating | Side effects: Nausea, Dizziness, Disorientation, Tachycardia (high doses | Safety flags: not considered safe in pregnancy; not considered safe during lactation.
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